David Lloyd-Jones, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra - Vaughan Williams: Willow-Wood; The Sons of Light (2005)
Roderick Williams, David Lloyd-Jones, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra - Vaughan Williams: Willow-Wood; The Sons of Light (2005)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 259 Mb | Total time: 61:51 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Naxos | # 8.557798 | Recorded: 2005
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 259 Mb | Total time: 61:51 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Naxos | # 8.557798 | Recorded: 2005
This release was an "Editor's Choice" in Gramophone Magazine (12/05) and features the world premiere recording of Ralph Vaughan Williams's "Willow-Wood" as well as the return to the catalog of his "The Sons of Light." Both are cantatas dating from 1909 and 1951 respectively. The former is a passionate outpouring for baritone, women's voices and orchestra that's not to be missed. Drawn from Dante Gabriel Rossetti's The House of Life, it consists of four interlinked sonnets, which describe a dreamlike, amorous encounter by a rustic well. The latter, scored for four-part chorus and orchestra, originated in response to a request for a work to be sung by a large choir of schoolchildren. It's a highly colorful, energetic piece with zodiacal associations and will appeal to all those who love the "Sinfonia antaractica" (his seventh symphony). "Toward the Unknown Region" and "The Voice out of the Whirlwind," both for chorus and orchestra, as well as "Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus" for strings and harp complete this outstanding program. "Toward…" will remind you of "A sea symphony" (his first symphony), which is understandable considering both were written about the same time and based on Walt Whitman's poetry. The words for "The Voice…" are taken from The Old Testament Book of Job so it's not surprising that it has strong musical associations with the composer's masque for dancing entitled "Job." The "Five Variants…" might be thought of as musical, free associations inspired by old, English folk songs. The performances couldn't be better and the recorded sound is good making this release required listening for all VW enthusiasts.–Bob McQuiston
Performer:
Roderick Williams, baritone
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra
David Lloyd-Jones, conductor
Tracklist:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
01. Toward the Unknown Region
Song for Chorus and Orchestra
02. Willow-Wood
Cantata for Baritone and Orchestra
03. The Voice out of the Whirlwind
Motet for Chorus and Orchestra
04. Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus
for Strings and Harp
The Sons of Light, Cantata for Chorus and Orchestra
05. I. Darkness and Light
06. II. The Song of the Zodiac
07. III. The Messengers of Speech
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David Lloyd-Jones, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra - Vaughan Williams: Willow-Wood; The Sons of Light (2005)
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