- Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra
- Conductor: Nicholas Braithwaite^Norman Del Mar
- Composer: Lennox Berkeley
- Audio CD (30 April 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Lyrita
- ASIN: B000PGTICK
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Sir Lennox Berkeley was a contemporary of Tippett and Walton. That his work is not as well known as theirs does not mean his music is in any way inferior and these two works demonstrate well what a marvellous composer he is.
The Piano Concerto, Op.29 and the Concerto for two Pianos and Orchestra, Op.30 were composed back to back in 1947-8. The first is in the traditional three movements but the double concerto in in two movements only, with the second (a theme and variations) lasting 24 minutes.
Both works teem with fine melodies, both lyrical and bouncing rhythmic tunes. The orchestration is a revelation, showing the composer's understanding of orchestral sonorities, with highly imaginative colours and effects. Berkeley's writing for the piano is masterly. An unusual feature of both concerti is the absence of a cadenza and, in general, there is little bravura writing for the pianos. I would hesitate to called them concertante works but the solo instrument(s) tend to work with the orchestra rather than being pitched against it. Berkeley seems to give more weight to the musical argument than to spectacular but rather empty fireworks.
This release is from recordings made in 1975 and 1978. The performances are first rate. Lyrita's recordings were always of the highest standard at the time and stand up well today. Peter Dickinson is an authority on Berkeley's music so his liner notes are clear and informative.
The Piano Concerto, Op.29 and the Concerto for two Pianos and Orchestra, Op.30 were composed back to back in 1947-8. The first is in the traditional three movements but the double concerto in in two movements only, with the second (a theme and variations) lasting 24 minutes.
Both works teem with fine melodies, both lyrical and bouncing rhythmic tunes. The orchestration is a revelation, showing the composer's understanding of orchestral sonorities, with highly imaginative colours and effects. Berkeley's writing for the piano is masterly. An unusual feature of both concerti is the absence of a cadenza and, in general, there is little bravura writing for the pianos. I would hesitate to called them concertante works but the solo instrument(s) tend to work with the orchestra rather than being pitched against it. Berkeley seems to give more weight to the musical argument than to spectacular but rather empty fireworks.
This release is from recordings made in 1975 and 1978. The performances are first rate. Lyrita's recordings were always of the highest standard at the time and stand up well today. Peter Dickinson is an authority on Berkeley's music so his liner notes are clear and informative.
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