\u00a3<\/span>13.50<\/bdi><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n TRACKS “When brought to sounding reality with such commitment and enthusiasm as Artistic Director Kenneth Woods and the English Symphony Orchestra on their latest online concert outing, the communicative powers of the Elgar\/Matthews score have an absolutely spellbinding effect over the listener… Both wonderfully characterised, the outer movements come off brilliantly with the ESO and Woods. The extended sonorities of the orchestral strings serve Elgar\u2019s writing exceptionally well, thanks to ever beautifully shaped musical phrases and pristine balancing. As a whole, the Elgar\/Matthews score is a veritable delight, wholeheartedly recommended for newcomers and seasoned devotees alike.” Jari Kallio – Adventures in Music <\/a><\/p>\n “…the undoubted highlight here was Sospiri \u2013 the cello\u2019s subsuming of the harp\u2019s crucial contribution just one aspect of an arrangement which presented one of Elgar\u2019s finest inspirations (miniature or otherwise) in a striking new light. Lighter fare next with the robust tread of the Mazurka, proceeded by a rendering of the song Pleading of unforced eloquence. The evergreen In Moonlight (adapted from the overture In the South) responded well to this suitably limpid treatment, as did Salut d\u2019Amour to one that underlined its wholly un-cloying essence. A wistful take on the piano piece Adieu saw this programme to an affecting close.Throughout, the idiomatic feel of Wallfisch\u2019s playing was complemented by that of the ESO under Kenneth Woods, as discreet or understated as the music requited.” Richard Whitehouse – Arcana.FM<\/a><\/p>\n
\nString Quartet in E minor, Op. 83 arr. David Matthews (28.44)
\n\u2013 1. Allegro Moderato (8.48)
\n\u2013 2. Piacevole (poco andante) (10.52)
\n\u2013 3. Allegro molto (9.04)
\nMiniatures for Cello and Strings (world premieres) arr. Donald Fraser (40.43)
\n\u2013 4. Chanson de Matin, Op.15 No.2 (3.08)
\n\u2013 5. Chanson de Nuit, Op.15 No.1 (4.05)
\n\u2013 6. The Wild Bears, Wand of Youth Suite No.2 (2.39)
\n\u2013 7. Nimrod, The Enigma Variations, Op.36 (3.52)
\n\u2013 8. Romance, Op.62 (5.56)
\n\u2013 9. Sospiri, Op.70 (4.49)
\n\u2013 10. Mazurka, Op.10 No.1 (3.28)
\n\u2013 11. Pleading, Op.48 (3.07)
\n\u2013 12. In Moonlight (3.16)
\n\u2013 13. Salut d\u2019Amour, Op.12 (3.05)
\n\u2013 14. Adieu (2.33)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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