The music of the Edinburgh composer William Beaton Moonie (1883-1961) is as good as unknown. This first-ever album devoted to his piano music reveals a figure downstream from Schumann, Brahms and Grieg, writing in a conservative Romantic idiom colored by echoes of the folk-music of his native Scotland. Many of these pieces, indeed, are concerned to evoke images of the Scottish countryside or suggest aspects of Scottish history. Scottish pianist Christopher Guild is in demand as a recital artist, concerto soloist and collaborative pianist, with concert engagements taking him across the UK. Performances have included those given at St James's Piccadilly, the Wigmore Hall and St John's, Smith Square, as well as numerous recitals for music societies under the auspices of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. Christopher's concerto appearances have seen him work with conductors such as Sian Edwards, as well as with numerous non-professional orchestras. He has recorded CDs for Champs Hill Records as a duo pianist, and for Toccata Classics, as a soloist and duo partner.

Tracklist:

Perthshire Echoes: I. Hunting Tower
Perthshire Echoes: II. Aberfeldy
Perthshire Echoes: III. Balquidder
Perthshire Echoes: IV. The Lass O' Gowrie
Perthshire Echoes: V. House O' Gask
Perthshire Echoes: VI. Blair Athol
A Scottish Chap-Book, Book I: I. In A Quiet Strath
A Scottish Chap-Book, Book 1: II. The Kind Gallows Of Crieff
A Scottish Chap-Book, Book 1: III. Rowing Song
A Scottish Chap-Book, Book 1: IV. The Goblin Ha'
A Scottish Chap-Book, Book 1: V. Gaberlunzie
A Scottish Chap-Book, Book 1: VI. The Country Of The Caber Feidh
5 Pieces For Piano (Excerpts): No. 2, Pensée Fugitive
5 Pieces For Piano (Excerpts): No. 3, L'epinette
5 Pieces For Piano (Excerpts): No. 4, Elegy
5 Pieces For Piano (Excerpts): No. 5, Ariette
Arabesque
5 Romantic Pieces: No. 1, The Linn
5 Romantic Pieces: No. 2, Idylle
5 Romantic Pieces: No. 3, Gaberlunzie
5 Romantic Pieces: No. 4, Autumn
5 Romantic Pieces: No. 5, Rondino In G
Reverie

UPC: 5060113446022
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 11.19.21
Format: CD

Moonie / Guild - Instrumental & Chamber 1 (CD)