Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of John Ireland's piano music with the 2008 release "Ireland: Piano Music." This captivating collection, released on the Lyrita label, spans an impressive three hours and forty minutes, showcasing the breadth and depth of Ireland's compositional genius. The album features a diverse array of pieces, from the intricate and evocative "London Pieces" to the lyrical beauty of "Greenways" and the dramatic intensity of the "Piano Sonata in E Minor." Notable highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "The Holy Boy," a piece that has become one of Ireland's most beloved compositions, and the evocative "Sarnia, An Island Sequence," which transports listeners to the serene landscapes of the Isle of Man. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of John Ireland's timeless piano works.
(C) 2008 Lyrita Recorded Edition
Tracks
London Pieces: No. 1, Chelsea ReachJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
London Pieces: No. 2, RagamuffinJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
London Pieces: No. 3, Soho ForenoonsJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Greenways, Three Lyric Pieces: No. 1, The Cherry TreesJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Greenways, Three Lyric Pieces: No. 2, CypressJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Greenways, Three Lyric Pieces: No. 3, The Palm and MayJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Sonatina: I. ModeratoJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Sonatina: II. Quasi lentoJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Sonatina: III. Rondo Ritmico, non troppo allegroJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
SoliloquyJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
On a Birthday MorningJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
EquinoxJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Sarnia, An Island Sequence: No. 1, Le CatiorocJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Sarnia, An Island Sequence: No. 2, In a May MorningJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Sarnia, An Island Sequence: No. 3, Song of the SpringtidesJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Two Pieces for Piano: No. 1, For RemembranceJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Two Pieces for Piano: No. 2, Amberley Wild BrooksJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
BalladeJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Two Pieces for Piano: No. 1, February's ChildJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Two Pieces for Piano: No. 2, AubadeJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Piano Sonata in E Minor: I. Allegro moderatoJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Piano Sonata in E Minor: II. Non troppo lentoJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Piano Sonata in E Minor: III. Con moto moderatoJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
The Towing PathJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
The Darkened ValleyJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Rhapsody in A MinorJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Month's MindJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Decorations: No. 1, The Island SpellJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Decorations: No. 2, MoongladeJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Decorations: No. 3, The Scarlet CeremoniesJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Two Pieces for Piano: No. 1, AprilJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Two Pieces for Piano: No. 2, BergomaskJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
In Those Days: No. 2, MeridianJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
In Those Days: No. 1, DaydreamJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Preludes for Piano: No. 1, The UndertoneJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Preludes for Piano: No. 2, ObsessionJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Preludes for Piano: No. 3, The Holy BoyJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Preludes for Piano: No. 4, Fire of SpringJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
The Almond TreesJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Summer EveningJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Prelude in E-Flat MajorJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
ColumbineJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Merry AndrewJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Three Pastels: No. 1, A Grecian LadJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Three Pastels: No. 2, The Boy BishopJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Three Pastels: No. 3, Puck's BirthdayJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Spring Will Not WaitJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Ballade of London NightsJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
A Sea Idyll: I. Poco AndanteJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
A Sea Idyll: II. Allegro AppassionatoJohn Ireland, Alan Rowlands
Vinylscout