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Fuchs: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2 / Wilson, Sinfonia of London

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Details

Composer
Kenneth Fuchs
Artist
James Buckle, Tim Mccalister, Sinfonia Of London
Format
SACD
Label
Chandos
Released
Jun 14, 2024
Catalog #
CHSA 5326
UPC
095115532621

About

Sinfonia of London's second album of works of Kenneth Fuchs features four world premiere recordings. Two of the works feature soloists: the Bass Trombone Concerto loosely follows sonata form whilst utilising the full range of the instrument, and revelling in it's lyrical side. Eventide, for alto saxophone and orchestra, is a re-working of an earlier concerto that Fuchs wrote for cor anglais. Described by the composer as a set of 'fantasy variations based upon the simple triadic intervals typical of spirituals', the alto saxophone version was composed for this album's soloist, Tim McAllister. Point of Tranquility was originally composed for wind band, but Fuchs then prepared this orchestral version at the request of JoAnn Falletta for her Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The piece is inspired by Fuchs's reaction to the eponymous painting by Morris Louis. The orchestral suite Light Year is also inspired by a series of paintings, these ones by Helen Frankenthaler. Cast in six movements, the extremely evocative work captures the breath-taking scale and mysterious nature of the universe. Light Year was composed for and dedicated to John Wilson and Sinfonia of London.

Tracklist 28 tracks

  1. 1 I. Star Gazing: Adagio misterioso 04:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Star Gazing: Adagio misterioso
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  2. 2 II. Stella Polaris: Allegro energico - Andante espressivo (più mosso) - Tempo I - 05:49
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Stella Polaris: Allegro energico - Andante espressivo (più mosso) - Tempo I -
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  3. 3 III. Lunar Valley: Grave - Poco più mosso - Tempo I - Doppio movimento - Tempo I - Più mosso - Tempo I - 05:12
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Lunar Valley: Grave - Poco più mosso - Tempo I - Doppio movimento - Tempo I - Più mosso - Tempo I -
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  4. 4 IV. Hot Ice: Allegro energico - Doppio movimento - Meno mosso (misterioso) - Precipitando - A tempo - Poco più mosso - Stringendo al fine 05:04
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Hot Ice: Allegro energico - Doppio movimento - Meno mosso (misterioso) - Precipitando - A tempo - Poco più mosso - Stringendo al fine
    Duration
    05:04
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  5. 5 V. Constellation: Adagio flessibile - Grave (poco agitato) - 03:01
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Constellation: Adagio flessibile - Grave (poco agitato) -
    Duration
    03:01
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  6. 6 VI. Light Year: Allegro energico 04:11
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Light Year: Allegro energico
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  7. 7 Introduzione: Andante sostenuto - 01:04
    Track
    7
    Title
    Introduzione: Andante sostenuto -
    Duration
    01:04
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  8. 8 Tema: Con moto - Poco maestoso - Adagietto - 01:28
    Track
    8
    Title
    Tema: Con moto - Poco maestoso - Adagietto -
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  9. 9 Variation 1: Andante 01:16
    Track
    9
    Title
    Variation 1: Andante
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  10. 10 Variation 2: Con fantasia - Quasi cadenza - 01:44
    Track
    10
    Title
    Variation 2: Con fantasia - Quasi cadenza -
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  11. 11 Variation 3: Come prima - 00:53
    Track
    11
    Title
    Variation 3: Come prima -
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  12. 12 Variation 4: Misterioso - 01:02
    Track
    12
    Title
    Variation 4: Misterioso -
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  13. 13 Variation 5: Nachtmusik - 00:59
    Track
    13
    Title
    Variation 5: Nachtmusik -
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  14. 14 Variation 6: 'Bong' like a church bell - 00:58
    Track
    14
    Title
    Variation 6: 'Bong' like a church bell -
    Duration
    00:58
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  15. 15 Variation 7: Molto espressivo - Meno mosso - 01:30
    Track
    15
    Title
    Variation 7: Molto espressivo - Meno mosso -
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  16. 16 Fugato: Allegro scorrevole - 02:40
    Track
    16
    Title
    Fugato: Allegro scorrevole -
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  17. 17 Quodlibet: Andante semplice - 01:40
    Track
    17
    Title
    Quodlibet: Andante semplice -
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  18. 18 Coda: Tranquillo - Adagietto rubato - Quasi cadenza - Morendo al fine 04:06
    Track
    18
    Title
    Coda: Tranquillo - Adagietto rubato - Quasi cadenza - Morendo al fine
    Duration
    04:06
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    Timothy McAllister
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  19. 19 Adagietto - 03:58
    Track
    19
    Title
    Adagietto -
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    James Buckle
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  20. 20 Allegro - 05:47
    Track
    20
    Title
    Allegro -
    Duration
    05:47
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    James Buckle
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  21. 21 Allegro poco agitato - 02:29
    Track
    21
    Title
    Allegro poco agitato -
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    James Buckle
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  22. 22 Allegro con brio - 01:48
    Track
    22
    Title
    Allegro con brio -
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Performer
    James Buckle
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  23. 23 I. Adagio misterioso 01:54
    Track
    23
    Title
    I. Adagio misterioso
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  24. 24 II. Più mosso 01:29
    Track
    24
    Title
    II. Più mosso
    Duration
    01:29
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  25. 25 III. Maestoso 01:19
    Track
    25
    Title
    III. Maestoso
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  26. 26 IV. Più mosso 01:18
    Track
    26
    Title
    IV. Più mosso
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  27. 27 V. [Più mosso] 02:57
    Track
    27
    Title
    V. [Più mosso]
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  28. 28 VI. Poco più mosso 02:36
    Track
    28
    Title
    VI. Poco più mosso
    Duration
    02:36
    Composer
    Kenneth Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Sinfonia of London
    Conductor
    John Wilson