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Antony Hopkins is a phenomenon - a fact which escapes much of the public and even press who still confuse him with the actor (Anthony). Composer, pianist, conductor, broadcaster, lecturer, author a true man of music. A livewire at the age of 91, (as we write in May 2012), his genius has suffered from fickle fashion, his 'serious' music being lyrical and tuneful though certainly deep and complex; his lighter music now seen as 'period' - and just ripe for re-discovery. This double album contains much fine music including eight pieces written by top British composers as tributes to Antony. For all interested in the evolution of 20th century music this album will be invaluable, and it's also made with wit and humor, to suit the character of Hopkins himself. Album Tracks 1. Sonata for Viola and Piano March 2. Sonata for Viola and Piano Ground 3. Sonata for Viola and Piano Scherzo 4. Sonata for Viola and Piano Epilogue 5. Ronda from Piano Sonata No 2 in F Sharp minor 6. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Moderato 7. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Andante 8. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Allegro Con Brio 9. A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Lento Assai 10. Partita in G minor Andante Fugato 11. Partita in G minor Virgoroso 12. Partita in G minor Moderato Molto Rubato 13. Partita in G minor Mesure 14. Partita in G minor Allegro Glusto 15. Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Allegro Vigoroso 16. Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Largo 17. Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Tranquillo Allegro Glusto 18. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Prelude 19. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Scherzo 20. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Canon 21. Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Jig Vicace 22. Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Allegro Molto Glusto 23. Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Alla Sicil
