Phillip McCann's "World's Most Beautiful Melodies, Vol. 2" is a captivating journey through some of the most beloved classical melodies, reimagined for cornet and brass band. Released in 1985 under the Chandos label, this album spans 55 minutes of enchanting performances, showcasing McCann's virtuosity and the rich, resonant tones of the cornet. The tracklist is a veritable feast for the ears, featuring arrangements of iconic pieces from operas like "La Bohème," "Aida," "Carmen," and "Lucia di Lammermoor," as well as timeless classics like "The Skye Boat Song" and "Ave Maria." McCann's mastery of the cornet shines through in each piece, whether he's accompanied by a brass band, harp, or organ. This album is a testament to the enduring power of these melodies and McCann's skill in bringing them to life in a fresh, engaging way.
1992 Chandos Records1992 Chandos Records
Tracks
La Bohème, Act I: Che gelida manina (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Giacomo Puccini, Phillip McCann, Black Dyke Band, Major Peter Parkes
Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Giuseppe Verdi, Phillip McCann, Skaila Kanga, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Gordon Langford
The Skye Boat Song (Arr. for Cornet, Harp and Brass Band)Traditional, Phillip McCann, Skaila Kanga, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Gordon Langford
A Brown Bird Singing (Arr. for Cornet and Organ)Haydn Wood, Phillip McCann, Malcom Hicks
Macushla (Arr. for Cornet and Organ)Dermot MacMurrough, Phillip McCann, Malcom Hicks
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor: II. Adagio (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Max Bruch, Phillip McCann, Black Dyke Band, Major Peter Parkes
Carmen, Act I: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle, "Habanera" (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Georges Bizet, Phillip McCann, Skaila Kanga, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Gordon Langford
The Holy City (Arr. for Cornet and Organ)Stephen Adams, Phillip McCann, Malcom Hicks
Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Pietro Mascagni, Phillip McCann, Black Dyke Band, Major Peter Parkes
I Hear You Calling Me (Arr. for Cornet and Organ)Charles Marshall, Phillip McCann, Malcom Hicks
Ellens Gesang III, Op. 52, D. 839: VI. Ave Maria (Arr. for Cornet and Organ)Franz Schubert, Phillip McCann, Malcom Hicks
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Felix Mendelssohn, Phillip McCann, Black Dyke Band, Major Peter Parkes
Martha, Act III: M'appari tutt'amor (Arr. for Cornet, Harp and Brass Band)Friedrich von Flotow, Phillip McCann, Skaila Kanga, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Gordon Langford
Faust: Salut! Demure chase e pure (Arr. for Cornet, Harp and Brass Band)Charles Gounod, Phillip McCann, Skaila Kanga, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Gordon Langford
Lucia di Lammermoor: Quando rapito in estasio (Arr. for Cornet and Brass Band)Gaetano Donizetti, Phillip McCann, Black Dyke Band, Major Peter Parkes
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