Dive into the enchanting world of Lennox Berkeley's chamber music with this captivating album, released on Naxos in 2005. Spanning a little over an hour, this collection showcases Berkeley's mastery of form and expression, offering a diverse range of pieces that highlight his unique voice in the classical music landscape.
The album opens with the delightful Violin Sonatina in A Major, Op. 17, a three-movement work that exemplifies Berkeley's lyrical and rhythmic inventiveness. Following this, the Variations 1-5 and the five Short Pieces, Op. 4, demonstrate the composer's ability to explore and develop musical ideas with elegance and sophistication.
The Andantino, Op. 21, No. 2a, and the three Pieces offer further insights into Berkeley's chamber music repertoire, with each piece revealing a different facet of his compositional style. The Mazurka, Op. 101, No. 2, and the Duo, Op. 81, No. 1, provide a taste of his piano and cello writing, respectively.
The Six Preludes, Op. 23, present a series of concise and expressive character pieces, each offering a distinct mood and atmosphere. The album concludes with the Concertino, Op. 49, a four-movement work that brings together many of the themes and ideas explored throughout the collection.
This album is a testament to Lennox Berkeley's enduring appeal and his significant contributions to the chamber music genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his work, this recording offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Violin Sonatina in A Major, Op. 17: I. ModeratoLennox Berkeley, Elizabeth Sellars, Len Vorster
Violin Sonatina in A Major, Op. 17: II. LentoLennox Berkeley, Elizabeth Sellars, Len Vorster
Violin Sonatina in A Major, Op. 17: III. Allegretto, Variations 1-5Lennox Berkeley, Elizabeth Sellars, Len Vorster
5 Short Pieces, Op. 4: I. AndanteLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
5 Short Pieces, Op. 4: II. Allegro moderatoLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
5 Short Pieces, Op. 4: III. AllegroLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
5 Short Pieces, Op. 4: IV. AndanteLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
5 Short Pieces, Op. 4: V. AllegroLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
Andantino, Op. 21, No. 2a: Andantino for Cello and Piano, Op. 21, No. 2aLennox Berkeley, David Berlin, Len Vorster
3 Pieces: I. Moderato (in tempo rubato)Lennox Berkeley, Deborah De Graaff
3 Pieces: II. LentoLennox Berkeley, Deborah De Graaff
3 Pieces: III. AllegroLennox Berkeley, Deborah De Graaff
Mazurka, Op. 101, No. 2: Mazurka for Piano, Op. 101, No. 2Lennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
Duo, Op. 81, No. 1: Duo for Cello and Piano, Op. 81, No. 1Lennox Berkeley, David Berlin, Len Vorster
6 Preludes, Op. 23: I. AllegroLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
6 Preludes, Op. 23: II. AndanteLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
6 Preludes, Op. 23: III. Allegro moderatoLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
6 Preludes, Op. 23: IV. AllegrettoLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
6 Preludes, Op. 23: V. AllegroLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
6 Preludes, Op. 23: VI. AndanteLennox Berkeley, Len Vorster
Concertino, Op. 49: I. Allegro moderatoLennox Berkeley, Masahide Kurita, Elizabeth Sellars, David Berlin, Len Vorster, Schirmer Ensemble
Concertino, Op. 49: II. Aria ILennox Berkeley, Masahide Kurita, Elizabeth Sellars, David Berlin, Len Vorster, Schirmer Ensemble
Concertino, Op. 49: III. Aria IILennox Berkeley, Masahide Kurita, Elizabeth Sellars, David Berlin, Len Vorster, Schirmer Ensemble
Concertino, Op. 49: IV. VivaceLennox Berkeley, Masahide Kurita, Elizabeth Sellars, David Berlin, Len Vorster, Schirmer Ensemble
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