Arnold / Grimeporcolliery Band - Arnold on Brass - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

When the American composer Jack Stamp was appointed International Composer-in-Association to the Grimethorpe Colliery Band in 2019; he conceived a recording project focused on works specifically written for the GCB; including compositions by himself and Liz Lane; the other GCB Composer-in-Association; alongside other pieces which have played a prominent role in the Band's recent activities. The kaleidoscopic range of styles to be heard here displays the extraordinary virtuosity of one of the world's best-known brass bands. Album Tracks 1. Handsel Overture [07 28] 2. Slow March on Gresford In Memoriam E.R. II [08 27] 3. Winter's Moon [08 14] 4. Serenata [04 37] 5. Grimethorpe Aria [10 05] 6. Dunlap's Creek [04 51] 7. More Like What It Is [05 56] 8. Beyond the Light [06 58] 9. Vociferation [07 04] 10. Postcard to Grimethorpe [03 31]

Sir Malcolm Arnold was one of the most gifted British composers of his generation. His music communicates directly with listeners through it's rhythmic vitality and brilliant orchestration, with melodies that are eloquent, memorable and catchy. Spanning his long creative life, Arnold's output has nine symphonies at it's heart, but also ranges from the popular overture Tam O'Shanter and the lyrical English Dances, to film scores, deeply personal chamber music, and concertos composed for distinguished musical colleagues. This comprehensive introduction to Arnold's legacy celebrates his centenary year with a rich selection of acclaimed recordings. Album Tracks 1. Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51 2. English Dances, Set 1, Op. 27~Andantino 3. English Dances, Set 1, Op. 27~Vivace 4. English Dances, Set 1, Op. 27~Mesto 5. English Dances, Set 1, Op. 27~Allegro risoluto 6. Cello Concerto, Op. 136~Allegro 7. David Copperfield~Mr Micawber 8. Symphony No. 6, Op. 95~Energico 9. Saxophone Concerto~Alla marcia 10. Grand Fantasia, Op. 973 11. Fantasy for Clarinet, Op. 87 12. String Quartet No. 2, Op. 118~Allegro 13. Piano Trio, Op. 54~Vivace energico 14. Symphony No. 5, Op. 74~Tempestuoso 15. 3 Shanties, Op. 4~Allegro con brio 16. 3 Shanties, Op. 4~Allegretto semplice 17. 3 Shanties, Op. 4~Allegro vivace

Album Tracks 1. A Grand Grand Overture Op 57 2. Concerto for Two Violins and a String Orchestra 3. Concerto No. 2 for Flute and Orchestra, Op 111 4. Concerto for 2 Pianos (3 Hands) and Orchestra, Op.108 5. Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra, Op.108 6. Concerto No. 1 for Horn and Orchestra, Op. 11 7. Clarinet Concerto No. 2, Op 115 8. Fantasy on a Theme of John Field, Op. 116 9. The Padstow Lifeboat, Op. 94 10. Tam O' Shanter-Overture, Op. 51 11. Symphony No. 7, Op113 12. Symphony No. 8, Op. 124 13. Postlude Carnival of Animals, Op 72