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Vaughan Williams’ seventh symphony (1951), Sinfonia Antartica, reuses numerous materials from the stunning piece the composer wrote in 1948 for the film Scott of the Antarctic. Therefore none will be surprised by the extraordinarily visual orchestration and theme, which any listener – even ignoring the title or cinematographic influence – will immediately associate with vast windy flatlands, scintillating icy lights, Antarctica in all its splendour – and dangers, as Scott’s expedition ended tragically, that’s the least one can say. As a complement to the programme, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (where they are used to the great cold!) and Andrew Davis provide us with Vaughan Williams’s Concerto For Two Pianos: initially created in 1933 for a single piano, the work was adapted to two pianos in 1946 in light of the tremendous difficult piano part, and the composer also took the opportunity to change a few sections. Here it is performed by two Canadians, Louis Lortie and Hélène Mercier. And finally you’ll discover the Four Last Songs sung by Roderick Williams, a kind of Vaughanwilliamsian equivalent to Strauss’ own Four Last Songs, even though Vaughan Williams’ four songs were first orchestrated after his death, by Anthony Payne in 2013 – scrupulously following the composer’s orchestral habits. A beautiful musical testament, created during the last few months of his life. © SM/Qobuz
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Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia antartica" (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Mari Eriksmoen, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Edvard Grieg Kor, Choir, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Mari Eriksmoen, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Edvard Grieg Kor, Choir, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Mari Eriksmoen, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Edvard Grieg Kor, Choir, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Mari Eriksmoen, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Edvard Grieg Kor, Choir, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Mari Eriksmoen, MainArtist, SopranoSolo - Edvard Grieg Kor, Choir, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Four Last Songs (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Roderick Williams, MainArtist, BaritoneVocals
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Piano Concerto in C Major for Two Pianos (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Louis Lortie, Piano, MainArtist - Helene Mercier, Piano, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Louis Lortie, Piano, MainArtist - Helene Mercier, Piano, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Louis Lortie, Piano, MainArtist - Helene Mercier, Piano, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Ralph Vaughan Williams, Composer - Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor, MainArtist - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Louis Lortie, Piano, MainArtist - Helene Mercier, Piano, MainArtist
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
Album review
Vaughan Williams’ seventh symphony (1951), Sinfonia Antartica, reuses numerous materials from the stunning piece the composer wrote in 1948 for the film Scott of the Antarctic. Therefore none will be surprised by the extraordinarily visual orchestration and theme, which any listener – even ignoring the title or cinematographic influence – will immediately associate with vast windy flatlands, scintillating icy lights, Antarctica in all its splendour – and dangers, as Scott’s expedition ended tragically, that’s the least one can say. As a complement to the programme, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (where they are used to the great cold!) and Andrew Davis provide us with Vaughan Williams’s Concerto For Two Pianos: initially created in 1933 for a single piano, the work was adapted to two pianos in 1946 in light of the tremendous difficult piano part, and the composer also took the opportunity to change a few sections. Here it is performed by two Canadians, Louis Lortie and Hélène Mercier. And finally you’ll discover the Four Last Songs sung by Roderick Williams, a kind of Vaughanwilliamsian equivalent to Strauss’ own Four Last Songs, even though Vaughan Williams’ four songs were first orchestrated after his death, by Anthony Payne in 2013 – scrupulously following the composer’s orchestral habits. A beautiful musical testament, created during the last few months of his life. © SM/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:17:52
- Main artists: Sir Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Mari Eriksmoen, Roderick Williams, Helene Mercier, Louis Lortie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Edvard Gr
- Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Label: Chandos
- Genre: Classical Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) Choral Music (Choirs)
2017 Chandos Records 2017 Chandos Records
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