Notes and Editorial Reviews
The music of William Wordsworth (1908–88) – a great-great-grandson of the poet’s brother Christopher – lies downstream from that of Vaughan Williams and Sibelius; like that of his contemporary Edmund Rubbra, Wordsworth’s music unfolds spontaneously, as a natural process. This second volume brings two concertos, both major works – though long forgotten, and strongly contrasted in their approach: the gritty and muscular Piano Concerto is cast in a single, tightly argued span, whereas the lyrical Violin Concerto is expansive and unhurried – and deeply touching. They are complemented by the Three Pastoral Sketches, which grow gently from understated autumnal hues to a dignified and moving climax. All three scores show an extraordinary command
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Works on This Recording
1.
Concerto for Piano in D Minor, Op. 28 by William Wordsworth
Performer:
Arta Arnicane (Piano)
Conductor:
John Gibbons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1946; England
2.
Pastoral Sketches (3), Op. 10 by William Wordsworth
Conductor:
John Gibbons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1937; England
3.
Concerto for Violin in A Major, Op. 60 by William Wordsworth
Performer:
Kamila Bydlowska (Violin)
Conductor:
John Gibbons
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1955; England
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