0095115532621

Kenneth Fuchs: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2

James Buckle; Tim McCalister; Sinfonia of London; John Wilson

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Format: SACD

Cat No: CHSA5326

Release Date:  14 June 2024

Label:  Chandos - Sacd / Chandos

Packaging Type:  Super Jewel Case (SACD)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  0095115532621

Genres:  Classical  Orchestral  

Composer/Series:  Kenneth Fuchs

  • Description

    Sinfonia of London's second album of works of Kenneth Fuchs features four world premiere recordings. Two of the works feature soloists: the Bass Trombone Concerto loosely follows sonata form whilst utilising the full range of the instrument, and revelling in its lyrical side. Eventide, for alto saxophone and orchestra, is a re-working of an earlier concerto that Fuchs wrote for cor anglais. Described by the composer as a set of 'fantasy variations based upon the simple triadic intervals typical of spirituals', the alto saxophone version was composed for this album's soloist, Tim McAllister. Point of Tranquility was originally composed for wind band, but Fuchs then prepared this orchestral version at the request of JoAnn Falletta for her Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The piece is inspired by Fuchs's reaction to the eponymous painting by Morris Louis. The orchestral suite Light Year is also inspired by a series of paintings, these ones by Helen Frankenthaler. Cast in six movements, the extremely evocative work captures the breath-taking scale and mysterious nature of the universe. Light Year was composed for and dedicated to John Wilson and Sinfonia of London.

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