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Rediscovered - British Clarinet Concertos / Peter Cigleris
Signum Classics

Rediscovered - British Clarinet Concertos / Peter Cigleris

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Details

Composer
DOLMETSCH MACONCHY WISHART
Artist
Cigleris, Rowlands, Palmer
Format
CD
Label
Signum Classics
Released
Mar 26, 2021
Catalog #
SIGCD656
UPC
635212065624

About

Peter Cigleris performs with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in a programme of four ‘rediscovered’ clarinet concertante works of the first half of the 20th Century. Composed between 1930 and 1947, the works span a time of change in the musical landscape of Great Britain; Pre 1939/40 the two predominant styles within British music were those of Post-Romanticism and Nationalism, whereas Post 1945, with the influence of the BBC, Modernism became the dominant style. By chance it also happens that two prominent British clarinettists tie these four works together; Fredrick Thurston and Reginald Kell were both involved in performances of the works at various points during their careers. A renowned soloist and chamber musician, Peter Cigleris has performed with the CBSO, BBCCO, ENB, Philharmonic, Royal Ballet Sinfonia and Orchestra of the Swan, as well as for a time holding the principal seat with the Symphony Orchestra of India in performances under Charles Dutoit and Rafael Payare amongst others. He has worked with musicians such as Martin Cousins, John Lenehan, Mark Bebbington, Julian Lloyd Webber and the Tippett Quartet, performing for various music clubs and festivals around the UK including the Windsor and Wooburn Festival, English Music Festival, Carlisle International Music Festival, Groba Festival in Spain and the ICA ‘ClarinetFest’.

REVIEW:

This valuable disc results from an exploration of lost repertoire by the present clarinettist, Peter Cigleris. Two of these concerted works predate the Second World War and two post-date it. Only the Elizabeth Maconchy has appeared on record before. The performances of these four works for clarinet and orchestra are ideal. Clearly, the soloists Peter Cigleris and Deian Rowlands (Dolmetsch) have taken ownership of these concertos (notwithstanding Thea King’s 1992 disc) and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under Ben Palmer have entered into the spirit of this music. The recording is great and the liner notes, presumably by Cigleris, are helpful; the CD cover design could have been a lot more appealing, though. This is an excellent CD. How often do reviewers conclude by expressing the wish that the music were more widely known? I would extend that to include the achievements of all the composers represented here. Finally, I hope that clarinettist Peter Cigleris keeps up the good work and “rediscovers” many more forgotten scores.

– MusicWeb International

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 Cantilena, Op. 51 11:32
    Track
    1
    Title
    Cantilena, Op. 51
    Duration
    11:32
    Composer
    Susan Spain-Dunk
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  2. 2 I. Allegro 05:01
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    Elizabeth Maconchy
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  3. 3 II. Lento 06:33
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Lento
    Duration
    06:33
    Composer
    Elizabeth Maconchy
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  4. 4 III. Allegro 05:32
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Elizabeth Maconchy
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  5. 5 I. Allegro moderato 10:34
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    10:34
    Composer
    Rudolph Dolmetsch
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris, Deian Rowlands
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  6. 6 II. Larghetto Ostinata 07:26
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Larghetto Ostinata
    Duration
    07:26
    Composer
    Rudolph Dolmetsch
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris, Deian Rowlands
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  7. 7 III. Scioltamante 08:33
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Scioltamante
    Duration
    08:33
    Composer
    Rudolph Dolmetsch
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris, Deian Rowlands
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  8. 8 I. Prelude 02:38
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    02:38
    Composer
    Peter Wishart
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  9. 9 II. March 03:31
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. March
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Peter Wishart
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  10. 10 III. Choral Prelude, "Josef Lieber, Josef Mein" 04:31
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Choral Prelude, "Josef Lieber, Josef Mein"
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Peter Wishart
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  11. 11 IV. Waltz 03:31
    Track
    11
    Title
    IV. Waltz
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Peter Wishart
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  12. 12 V. Habanera 04:10
    Track
    12
    Title
    V. Habanera
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Peter Wishart
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer
  13. 13 VI. Finale 03:40
    Track
    13
    Title
    VI. Finale
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Peter Wishart
    Performer
    Peter Cigleris
    Ensemble
    BBC National Orchestra of Wales
    Conductor
    Ben Palmer