Harrison Birtwistle's iconic opera, 'Punch and Judy', is now available in a captivating album release, courtesy of NMC Recordings. Released on 1 April 2012, this mesmerising collection showcases Birtwistle's unique compositional style, spanning an impressive 1 hour and 43 minutes.
The album takes the listener on a journey through the tumultuous world of Punch and Judy, with each track meticulously crafted to evoke the intense emotions and drama of the infamous puppet show. From the haunting 'Prologue' to the triumphant 'Triumph', Harrison Birtwistle's masterful score weaves a complex narrative, incorporating an array of musical elements, including the beautiful 'Pretty Polly's Rhapsody' and the intense 'War-Cry'.
With its diverse range of tracks, including 'Toccata I B', 'Sinfonia', and 'Quartet', this album is a testament to Birtwistle's innovative approach to composition. The 'Punch and Judy' album is a must-listen for fans of contemporary classical music, offering a profound and unforgettable listening experience that showcases Harrison Birtwistle's remarkable talent.
2012 NMC Recordings2012 (P) NMC Recordings
Tracks
Punch and Judy: PrologueHarrison Birtwistle, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Homage to JudyHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Resolve IHarrison Birtwistle, Stephen Roberts, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Passion Chorale IHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Toccata I BHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Pretty Polly's Rhapsody IHarrison Birtwistle, Phyllis Bryn-Julson, David Wilson-Johnson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: SinfoniaHarrison Birtwistle, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: War-CryHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Toccata II BHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Pretty Polly's Rhapsody IIHarrison Birtwistle, Phyllis Bryn-Julson, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: RoundelHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Recitative & Passion Aria IIHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Proclamation IIIHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: NightmareHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Tarot-GameHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: QuartetHarrison Birtwistle, Phyllis Bryn-Julson, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Toccata III AHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Melodrama IVHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: Death MarchHarrison Birtwistle, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
Punch and Judy: TriumphHarrison Birtwistle, Phyllis Bryn-Julson, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts, David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton
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