Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 54: Somervell: Piano Concerto;

Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 54: Somervell: Piano Concerto; Cowen: Concertstuck
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Hyperion presents another entertaining addition to the renowned Romantic Piano Concerto series catalogue, this time with three world premiÃ¨re recordings featuring the complete works for piano and orchestra by Sir Frederic Hymen Cowen and Sir Arthur Somervell. In his day, Cowen was a hugely successful contemporary of Stanford and Parry. His ConcertstÃ¼ck was written in 1897 for Paderewski, who gave the premiere to much acclaim. Somervell is best known for his songs and he wrote comparatively little orchestral music. His symphonic variations, entitled Normandy, were premiered in 1913 by the great scholar and pianist Donald Francis Tovey who did much to champion them. The Highland concerto is a late work written for, and premiered by, the Scottish pianist Jessie Munro. It is an uncomplicated and enjoyable romp based on Scottish-sounding themes, which are nevertheless original Somervell. As usual, Martin Roscoe and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are on scintillating form throughout.
Country USA
Brand Hyperion
Manufacturer HYPERION
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber CDA67837
ReleaseDate 2011-09-13
UnitCount 1
UPCs 034571178370
EANs 0034571178370

Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 54: Somervell: Piano Concerto; Cowen: Concertstuck