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Star Preludes

Catalogue No: MSVCD 92029
EAN/UPC: 5019148629726
Artist(s):
Christine Sohn Peter Sheppard Skærved Tamami Honma

Composer(s):
Alan Rawsthorne John McCabe

Release Date: June 1, 2001
Genres:
Chamber Music

Discs: 1
Total Playing Time: 61:56

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Star Preludes

Two of the greatest names in modern British music, John McCabe and Alan Rawsthorne, interpreted by top names in contemporary music performance.

    John McCabe:
  1. Maze Dances (16:29)
    2. Alan Rawsthorne:
  2. Sonata for Violin and Piano – I.(4:39)
  3. Sonata for Violin and Piano – II. (3:53)
  4. Sonata for Violin and Piano – III. Toccata (3:50)
  5. Sonata for Violin and Piano – IV. Epilogue (4:30)
  6. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Theme (0:35)
  7. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Capriccietto (0:59)
  8. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Siciliano (2:08)
  9. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Cancrizzante (1:02)
  10. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Rhapsodia (2:44)
  11. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Notturno (2:52)
  12. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Scherzetto (0:37)
  13. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Ostinato (1:20)
  14. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Canone (0:27)
  15. Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Fantasia (3:13)
    16. John McCabe:
  16. Star Preludes (12:32)

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Maze Dances (16:29)
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  1. 01 Maze Dances (16:29)
  2. 02 Sonata for Violin and Piano – I.(4:39)
  3. 03 Sonata for Violin and Piano – II. (3:53)
  4. 04 Sonata for Violin and Piano – III. Toccata (3:50)
  5. 05 Sonata for Violin and Piano – IV. Epilogue (4:30)
  6. 06 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Theme (0:35)
  7. 07 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Capriccietto (0:59)
  8. 08 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Siciliano (2:08)
  9. 09 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Cancrizzante (1:02)
  10. 10 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Rhapsodia (2:44)
  11. 11 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Notturno (2:52)
  12. 12 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Scherzetto (0:37)
  13. 13 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Ostinato (1:20)
  14. 14 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Canone (0:27)
  15. 15 Theme and Variations for Two Violins – Fantasia (3:13)
  16. 16 Star Preludes (12:32)

  • Gramophone

    “

    Fine performances of some of Rawsthorne’s finest yet most neglected chamber music. Alan Rawsthorne’s Theme and Variations for two violins not only ranks as one of his masterpieces, but can also be considered as amongst the finest string writing for violin duo this century… this new and exceptionally fine account by Peter Sheppard Skærved and Christine Sohn [is] all the more welcome. Another Rawsthorne work that deserves much wider recognition is the Violin Sonata of 1958. A must for all admirers of Rawsthorne’s music. GRAMOPHONE AWARD NOMINEE

    ” —Michael Stewart

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  • Tempo

    “

    playing of passionate intensity in the finest performance of the [Theme and Variations] that I’ve yet heard

    ” —Unnamed reviewer

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  • International Record Review

    “

    In sum, with fine performances and a good recording, this release deserves to be heard by more than just devotees of the violin. It shows the toughness and sheer musicality of two fine British composers writing at full stretch.

    ” —Piers Burton-Page

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