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An enigmatic orchestral chorale ... like Gorecki's Third Symphony, it is stuff that cults are made of. --Gramophone
Lento, by the British miniaturist Howard Skempton, must surely be heading for cult status … it is captivating in its simple wistfulness. --BBC Music Magazine
Lento, by the British miniaturist Howard Skempton, must surely be heading for cult status … it is captivating in its simple wistfulness. --BBC Music Magazine
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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So simple- both in melody and in structure- but so much emotion is carried by this short piece. Its only failing is its brevity- I had to resist the temptation to "Play it to death". Like another reviewer, I'd take this to my desert island.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A. Mills
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Based on a simple repeating motif using tonic triads Skempton constructs a coherent and moving piece.
The theme is moved from strings to the central woodwind section and back to strings and brass for the climax and conclusion.
Desert island stuff.
The theme is moved from strings to the central woodwind section and back to strings and brass for the climax and conclusion.
Desert island stuff.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The composer has told us that 'Lento' owes much to the prelude to 'Parsifal' that was played in the same concert as its premiere in 1991. Its meditative character carries over to this work as well, although its minimalist style is quite different. One main theme, based on slow moving chordal progressions, and a secondary but similar theme, are developed in an atmosphere of consecration and reflection, an arch of sound that begins in the srtings and then reaches a crescendo as the brass section, then the woodwind, make their contribution. Note especially the beautiful effect of a solo cor anglais, playing against a string background, as the work moves towards its calm conclusion.
Skempton shows how much sheer delight can be provided by very simple procedures and everyday chords, uplifting the spirit in times of worry and agitation in a busy world.
Skempton shows how much sheer delight can be provided by very simple procedures and everyday chords, uplifting the spirit in times of worry and agitation in a busy world.
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Wonderful music, but too little of it.
I have known about Lento for years, since I first heard it on Radio 3. I thought it was about time I found out more about this composer's work, so I ordered the CD to listen to... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Arjibarji
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This is modern music at its best
Lento will shock those to whom modern music is alien. This is thoughtful music, that even Bach or Beethoven would be proud of composing. Read more
Published 21 months ago by P. Travere
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