Conductor(s): Mallon, Kevin
Label: Naxos
Genre: Concerto; Instrumental; Orchestral
Period: 20th Century; Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.573146
Barcode: 747313314676
Distribution Note(s):
Track 15 is available only for online streaming and download, not included in the physical release.
Release Date: 09/2013

RUTTER, J.: Suite Antique / GLASS, P. / FRANCAIX, J.: Harpsichord Concertos (Lewis, West Side Chamber Orchestra, Mallon)

Attracted by a delightful fusion of early music sonorities with modern expressiveness, the three composers in this amazingly rich and varied programme build on the magnificent harpsichord concerto legacy of JS Bach. John Rutter’s beautiful Suite Antique is full of rich and haunting themes, with a significant solo flute part and a jazzy Waltz which is as much Brubeck as Bach. Philip Glass delivers an exciting experience of virtuoso instrumental blending and solo expressiveness, and with typical wit and elegance. Jean Françaix’s Concerto is terrific fun throughout.

Tracklist

Rutter, John
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
1I. Prelude04:16
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
2II. Ostinato01:42
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
3III. Aria03:33
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
4IV. Waltz03:37
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
5V. Chanson04:06
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
6VI. Rondeau02:54
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
McMurtery, John (flute)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
Glass, Philip
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
7I. —08:26
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
8II. —10:51
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
9III. —04:51
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
Françaix, Jean
10I. Toccata I02:39
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
11II. Toccata II02:44
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
12III. Andantino04:13
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
13IV. Menuet05:42
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
14V. Finale04:17
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
West Side Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Mallon, Kevin (Conductor)
Ohana, Maurice
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)
15So Tango03:20
Lewis, Christopher D. (harpsichord)

Total Playing Time: 01:07:11