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Gramophone (Editor's Choice), May 2010
Enjoyable and pictorial new work...lovely, colourful and involving. Performance and recording are both first-class.
(4 stars) Lord's writing is consistently warm and melodically strong...it easily and touchingly sustains listener interest.
(4 stars) Lord's writing is consistently warm and melodically strong...it easily and touchingly sustains listener interest.
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Classically trained composer and keyboard player Jon Lord is best known for his 40-year involvement in the rock group Deep Purple. In 2002 he decided to devote his time to classical composing and five years later achieved great acclaim for his 'Durham Concerto' which made the top 10 in the UK's Classical Artist Chart and was the highest new entry (number 75) in Classic FM's 2009 Hall of Fame. 'To Notice Such Things' is a collection of four newly-recorded orchestral works featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Jon himself on piano. The title work - which takes its name from the last line of the Thomas Hardy poem "Afterwards" - is scored for flute, piano and strings and is a poignant tribute to Jon's long time friend, the late John Mortimer, CBE, QC. Each of the suite's six movements recalls some aspect of Mortimer's illustrious life and career, from literature, liberalism and legalese, to days in the country and musings on life itself. This recording serves as the lasting memento of a great, beloved English eccentric. Also on the album is a gorgeous instrumental arrangement of Jon's "Evening Song" (the original appears on the best-selling album 'Pictured Within'); For Example, a double homage to one of Jon's early piano teacher and an early favourite composer, Edvard Grieg; and "Air on a Blue String", a blues-meets-Bach fusion. The album ends with Jeremy Irons reading of the poem "Afterwards", accompanied by Jon on the piano. "In the small but growing field of pop stars who write classical music, Lord is a clear leader." - The Times "An avid and accomplished composer" - Fanfare Personnel: Jon Lord (piano), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Thelma Handy (leader), Cormac Henry (flute), Clark Rundell (conductor)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I found the Jon Lord's Durham Concerto really good and very enjoyable but not great music so I was interested to see if this was more of the same. It isn't - it is a very considerable step forward. It is extremely good listening with some fascinating melodies and orchestration,with a real depth of feeling and intensity - it is dedicated to the late, great John Mortimer. It is also great fun in places, with some nice little references to other composers - I'll say no more - see if you can recognise them! All in all, this is a really first class CD which I strongly recommend to anyone who is interested in and wants to support contemporary English classical music. The best recommendation I can give is that is now in my car and is my choice of listening on the morning commuting. Very few CDs have earned that place.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I have enjoyed this CD over and over again. My expectations were high, but this album is even better that I expected.
The flute really paints the picture of a person talking. My favourite part is "The Stick dance".
You really hear the love that Jon Lord felt for Sir Mortimer. I hope it will get more attention in the Netherlands on radio and tv.
The flute really paints the picture of a person talking. My favourite part is "The Stick dance".
You really hear the love that Jon Lord felt for Sir Mortimer. I hope it will get more attention in the Netherlands on radio and tv.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought the Durham Concerto some time ago not least because I love the sound of the Northumbrian Pipes. I thought Jon Lord's evocation of Durham was very enjoyable. This was not profound music by any means. "To Notice Such Things" is very easy on the ear and most listenable as well, again without creating any great depth of feeling. However, I have played the CD a number of times without tiring of it, so he is obviously striking the right notes for this listener at least!
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Excellent, one of the best classical records ever.
If you intend to buy just one record this year, this must be it.
Mr. Lord has does it again, the Maestro at his best.
Bo Olsson
Mr. Lord has does it again, the Maestro at his best.
Bo Olsson
Published on 18 May 2010 by Bo Olsson
John Lord . To notice such things
This CD is stunning. So easy to listen to and very relaxing. Highly recommend
Published on 12 May 2010 by mrs jacky hendry
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