Immerse yourself in the captivating world of John Ireland's piano compositions with "Ireland: Piano Music, Vol. 3." This album, released on February 1, 2014, under the SOMM Recordings label, offers a rich and diverse collection of Ireland's works, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The album features a variety of pieces, including the evocative "Rhapsody," the delicate "February's Child" and "Aubade" from the "2 Pieces (1929)" set, and the spirited "April" and "Bergomask" from the "2 Pieces (1925)" set. Also included are the enchanting "The Ballade of London Nights," the serene "The Almond Trees," and the lively "3 Dances" set. The album concludes with the dramatic "First Rhapsody in F-Sharp Minor," showcasing Ireland's versatility and mastery of the piano. Whether you're a long-time admirer of John Ireland's music or a newcomer looking to explore his works, this album is a compelling journey through the composer's piano repertoire.
(C) 2014 SOMM Recordings(P) 2014 SOMM Recordings
Tracks
RhapsodyJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
2 Pieces (1929): February's ChildJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
2 Pieces (1929): AubadeJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
4 Preludes: No. 1, The UndertoneJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
4 Preludes: No. 2, ObsessionJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
4 Preludes: No. 3, The Holy BoyJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
4 Preludes: No. 4, Fire of SpringJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
2 Pieces (1925): No. 1, AprilJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
2 Pieces (1925): No. 2, BergomaskJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
The Ballade of London NightsJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
The Almond TreesJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
3 Dances: No. 1, Gipsy DanceJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
3 Dances: No. 2, Country DanceJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
3 Dances: No. 3, Reapers' DanceJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
Prelude in E-Flat MajorJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
First Rhapsody in F-Sharp MinorJohn Ireland, Mark Bebbington
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