Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Ralph Vaughan Williams with this captivating album, featuring two of his most celebrated works: "Job" and "Songs of Travel." This recording, released by the Hallé Concerts Society, showcases the composer's deep connection to folk music and his mastery of orchestration.
"Job," a dramatic oratorio, is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and redemption, set to a powerful libretto by Percy MacKaye. The work is divided into nine scenes, each depicting a different stage of Job's journey, from his initial despair to his ultimate reconciliation with God. The orchestration is rich and varied, with each scene featuring its own unique dance or musical motif.
"Songs of Travel," a song cycle for voice and orchestra, is a poignant journey through the highs and lows of life, set to poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. The cycle is divided into nine songs, each exploring a different aspect of the human experience, from the joy of youth to the sorrow of loss. The orchestration is delicate and evocative, with each song featuring its own unique musical landscape.
Both works are performed by the renowned Hallé Orchestra, under the baton of Sir Mark Elder, with Neal Davies providing the vocal performances. The album is a testament to Vaughan Williams' enduring legacy and his unique contribution to the world of classical music. With a total duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to the composer's work or a welcome addition to any classical music collection.
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Tracks
Songs of Travel: I. The Vagabond - Orch. Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: II. Let Beauty Awake - Orch. Roy DouglasRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: III. The Roadside Fire - Orch. Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: IV. Youth and Love - Orch. Roy DouglasRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: V. In Dreams - Orch. Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: VI. The Infinite Shining Heavens - Orch. Roy DouglasRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: VII. Whither Must I Wander? - Orch. Roy DouglasRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: VIII. Bright Is the Ring of Words - Orch. Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Songs of Travel: IX. I Have Trod the Upward and the Downward Slope - Orch. Roy DouglasRalph Vaughan Williams, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hallé, Neal Davies, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene I. IntroductionRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene I.Saraband of the Sons of GodRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene II. Satan’s Dance of TriumphRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene III. Minuet of the Sons of Job and Their WivesRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene IV. Job’s DreamRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene V. Dance of the Three MessengersRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene VI. Dance of Job’s ComfortersRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Darius Battiwalla, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene VII. Elihu’s Dance of Youth and BeautyRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, David Adams, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene VII. Pavane of the Sons of the MorningRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene VIII. Galliard of the Sons of the MorningRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene VIII. Altar Dance and Heavenly PavaneRalph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
Job: Scene IX. Epilogue (Largo sostenuto)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
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