7141148051936

Prelude And Dance

Duncan Honeybourne

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Format: CD

Cat No: PFCD244

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Release Date:  08 November 2024

Label:  Prima Facie

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7141148051936

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    Imogen Holst was a talented and prolific composer, a pillar of twentieth century classical music, whose sizable body of work remains largely neglected. Prima Faciereleases here the recording premiere of a selection of original solo piano music by Holst, including Prelude and Dance (Faber) composed in the year WWII broke out, along with an equally confident student work, her Theme and Variations (Faber). Holst influenced generations of music students as a teacher, and this recording features two sets of didactic works including Six Pictures from Finland (OUP), and Five Short Pieces (OUP).

    This release also includes the recording premiere of Two Piano Preludes by Susan Spain-Dunk, who was the second women ever to conduct at the Proms. Two world premieres of a more personal and intimate nature complete this collection, firstly by composer Anna McClure, her For Cal suite reflecting upon the passing of her eldest son. Finally, music by Luke Whitlock, who devised this recording project; his contemplative Prayers and Reflections is a suitable calming way to conclude.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Imogen Holst: Prelude and Dance
      • 2. Imogen Holst: Theme and Variations
      • 3. Imogen Holst: Six Pieces from Finland: I. On the Lake
      • 4. Imogen Holst: Six Pieces from Finland: II. The Dancer in the Red Skirt
      • 5. Imogen Holst: Six Pieces from Finland: III. The Old Woodcutter
      • 6. Imogen Holst: Six Pieces from Finland: IV. The Spinner's Song
      • 7. Imogen Holst: Six Pieces from Finland: V. A Shower Among the Birch Trees
      • 8. Imogen Holst: Six Pieces from Finland: VI. Night Piece
      • 9. Imogen Holst: Five Short Pieces: I. Prelude
      • 10. Imogen Holst: Five Short Pieces: II. March
      • 11. Imogen Holst: Five Short Pieces: III. Canon
      • 12. Imogen Holst: Five Short Pieces: IV. Toccata
      • 13. Imogen Holst: Five Short Pieces: V. Nocturne
      • 14. McClure: For Cal: I. Findhorn
      • 15. McClure: For Cal: II. Cal's Song
      • 16. McClure: For Cal: III. Transition
      • 17. McClure: For Cal: IV. Home
      • 18. McClure: For Cal: V. Wild Mountain Time
      • 19. Spain-Dunk: Piano Prelude No. 1
      • 20. Spain-Dunk: Piano Prelude No. 2
      • 21. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: I. Morning Prayer
      • 22. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: II. Reflections in the Rain
      • 23. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: III. Midday Prayer
      • 24. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: IV. Afternoon Reflection
      • 25. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: V. Prayer at Evening
      • 26. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: VI. Reflections Towards the End of Day
      • 27. Whitlock: Prayers and Reflections: VII. Prayer at the Close