Some British Modernists

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Works by Peter Maxwell Davies
1.  Works by Peter Maxwell Davies by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
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  "Confrontational but also very moving; "8 Songs" in particular is essential listening."
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Hymnos
2.  Hymnos by Heaton/Pruslin/Kreutzer Quartet
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  "Amazing close-up chamber music by three of the giants of British music"
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Ferneyhough: Solo Works
3.  Ferneyhough: Solo Works by Brian Ferneyhough
The list author says:
  "Ferneyhough's solo works are intense, focussed and notoriously dense."
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Ferneyhough: Various Works
4.  Ferneyhough: Various Works by Brian Ferneyhough
The list author says:
  "Densely-layered chamber music -- makes Elliot Carter sound like Arvo Part ;-)"
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Chamber Music-Evening Rain for Voice...
5.  Chamber Music-Evening Rain for Voice... by James Dillon
The list author says:
  "Hopefully this will be available again soon -- Dillon's solo works are lyrical, spikey and sometimes humorous too."
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Dillon: Traumwerk; String Quartet No. 2; Parjunya
6.  Dillon: Traumwerk; String Quartet No. 2; Parjunya by James Dillon
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  "Firesy string writing, played beautifully as ever by the Arditti quartet"
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Birtwistle: Earth Dances; Panic
7.  Birtwistle: Earth Dances; Panic by Harrison Birtwistle
The list author says:
  "The title piece is a huge achievement -- "the Rite of Spring of our time" -- but don't overlook the brilliant Panic"
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Birtwistle: Secret Theatre [IMPORT]
8.  Birtwistle: Secret Theatre [IMPORT] by Sir Harrison Birtwistle
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  "Two classic "theatrical" ensemble works, flanking the lovely Nenia."
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Birtwistle: Pulse Shadows
9.  Birtwistle: Pulse Shadows by Harrison Birtwistle
The list author says:
  "For my money, this is the best place to start with HB. Lyrical, shimmering chamber music."
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Music for Wind & Percussion
10.  Music for Wind & Percussion by Birtwistle
The list author says:
  "More brilliant "theatrical" or "ritual" ensemble music."
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Michael Finnissy: Mars & Venus
11.  Michael Finnissy: Mars & Venus by Michael Finnissy
The list author says:
  "It;s a shame Finnissey isn't better known; the music on this disk is varied but every piece is a pleasure."
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Knussen: Hums & Songs Of Winnie-the-Pooh
12.  Knussen: Hums & Songs Of Winnie-the-Pooh by Lisa Saffer
The list author says:
  "Another underrated composer; Knussen's sense of fun is legendary."
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Alexander Goehr- Behold the Sun & Other
13.  Alexander Goehr- Behold the Sun & Other by London Philharmonic Orchestra
The list author says:
  "There's not enough Goehr in print either... the Lyric Pieces alone are worth the price of this one"
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Elisabeth Lutyens - Chamber Concerto 7 other works
14.  Elisabeth Lutyens - Chamber Concerto 7 other works by Janes Minstrels
The list author says:
  "She wrote scores for Hammer Horror movies, but Stravinsky rated her serious compositions; they're precise and rather coldly beautiful."
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Maxwell Davies: Chamber Works
15.  Maxwell Davies: Chamber Works by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
The list author says:
  "Rather more sombre stuff than you might be used to from PMD."
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Maxwell Davies: Strathclyde Concertos Nos 1 & 2
16.  Maxwell Davies: Strathclyde Concertos Nos 1 & 2 by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
The list author says:
  "It's a scandal that the Strathclyde Concertos aren't available in a complete set (& some can't be had at all) -- Collins almost don't deserve your support... still, brilliant stuff."
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