Notes and Editorial Reviews
The London Quartet, Cantabile, are one of Britain's longest-established vocal ensembles. Since they became widely known in the early nineteen-eighties they have mastered a wide array of musical styles which they have taken to a worldwide audience, always remaining true to their core vocal texture which is unmistakably rooted in the English choral tradition. Cantabile's origins at Cambridge University lay in revue as well as in music, and their flare for the stage continues to keep them in demand in theatres and cabaret as well as in concert halls and at festivals; indeed, they featured over a year in London's West End. They have appeared in an enormous variety of venues, singing programmes encompassing early polyphony, jazz and contemporary
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music. Although an a cappella group, they have appeared with a range of leading artists and esembles, from big band to symphony orchestra. This is their second album with Malcolm Martineau. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Lullabye "Goodnight, my angel" by Billy Joel
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
2.
Hänsel und Gretel: Abends will ich schlafen gehn "Evening Hymn" by Engelbert Humperdinck
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: Romantic
Written: 1893; Germany
3.
Les contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle by Jacques Offenbach
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: Romantic
Written: 1881; Paris, France
4.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Hushabye Mountain by Richard M. Sherman
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
5.
Songs (5), Op. 49: no 4, Wiegenlied by Johannes Brahms
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: Romantic
Written: 1868; Austria
6.
Counting Up My Toes by David Cullen
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
7.
Our Revels Now Are Ended by John Dankworth
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
8.
Goin' Home by Antonín Dvorák
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1922; USA
9.
Mary Poppins: Stay Awake by Richard M. Sherman
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1963; USA
10.
Lord of the Rings: Bilbo's Last Song by Stephen Oliver
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
11.
My lagan love by Traditional
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Written: Ireland
12.
Mörike Lieder: no 25, Schlafendes Jesuskind by Hugo Wolf
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: Romantic
Written: 1888; Vienna, Austria
13.
Hawaiian Lullaby by Sargent, Malcolm, Sir
Performer:
Martin Martineau (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Quartet "Cantabile"
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1961; Hawaii, USA
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