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| 1. Violin Sonata, Op. 586 (1973/2007) |
| 2. Penillion for violin and piano, Op. 571 (1975/2005) |
| 3. Piano Quartet, Op. 179 (1974) |
| 4. Jazz Dances for violin and piano, Op. 520a (1976/2008) |
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''Howard Blake is a versatile composer who may be better known for his marvellous film scores The Snowman and Granpa in which his gifts for colourful orchestration and memorable tunes are clearly evident. He nevertheless also composed a good deal of concert works including the superb choral-orchestral Benedictus and several concertos.'' --Helios
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In addition to his distinguished career as a pianist and conductor, Howard Blake is a popular and prolific composer who has received an OBE for services to music. Besides film scores (which include the extraordinarily successful and popular The Snowman), choral, orchestral and instrumental works, ballets and opera, his output includes much chamber music. This disc presents world première recordings of four important works; the virtuosic Violin Sonata, the hauntingly beautiful Penillion, the sunshine-filled Piano Quartet with its touching slow movement, and the Jazz Dances, which, in the composer's words, 'pay mischievous but affectionate homage to the rhythmic intricacies of popular dance forms'. Howard Blake will be celebrating his 70th birthday with a concert at the Cadogan Hall on October 28th.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Howard Blake proves beyond all doubt that he is a composer to be taken seriously and not simply associated with a successful children's story. On this album is some highly original chamber music that is both melodic and memorable.Some great playong notably by the composer on piano. I have since purchased two further copies of this CD and sent them to friends who have been similarly impressed.
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definitely worth a listen
8 July 2009
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Vibrant and harmonious. At times I resent the too-Gershwin influence, but mostly I find the work stands on its own.
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