His work for the BBC opened the door to what David would disparagingly refer to as ‘my time as a Civil Servant’, technically being employed by the Arts Council to establish Opera North. His achievement led to an appearance on Desert Island Discs…
The only woman represented on the disc, Madeline Dring, was a supremely talented musician who died far too young. Her Times Change and Waltz- Finale, are in her very personal style, with quirky rhythms and sideways harmonic progressions…
The Lark Ascending one of the composer’s most well-loved works, is instantly appealing. This, the original version for violin and piano, offers the most polished playing from the piano…
Two of the composers have written their own string quartet parts, and the CD opens with 11 such settings by Peter Warlock. These are delicious, with great vocal performances…
Firstly, a niggle. This is a disc of British music, the title is in English the works are named in English, but then all the notes are in Dutch and German only. An odd choice to my mind. ..