9781739385705

Moorland Symphonies: An Introduction To The Music Of Arthur Butterworth

Paul Conway

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Format: BK

Cat No: SRCD-9415

Release Date:  14 July 2023

Label:  Lyrita - Cd / Lyrita

Packaging Type:  Paper Back Book

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  9781739385705

Genres:  Classical  Orchestral  

Composer/Series:  Moorland Symphonies

  • Description

    Arthur Butterworth (1923-2014) wrote over one hundred and fifty compositions including seven symphonies, chamber and instrumental pieces and a significant body of work for brass band. Many of his scores were inspired by the Yorkshire moorlands near his home in Skipton, North Yorkshire. His experience playing second trumpet in the HallE Orchestra under Sir John Barbirolli helped to make him an intensely practical musician. Most of his pieces were commissioned by soloists or performing bodies confident he would provide something idiomatic and challenging. This book offers a starting-point for an exploration of Arthur Butterworthis music. If the reader is thereby encouraged to explore further, it will have served its purpose.