Antony Hopkins is a phenomenon - a fact which escapes much of the public and even press who still confuse him with the actor (Anthony). Composer, pianist, conductor, broadcaster, lecturer, author a true man of music. A livewire at the age of 91, (as we write in May 2012), his genius has suffered from fickle fashion, his 'serious' music being lyrical and tuneful though certainly deep and complex; his lighter music now seen as 'period' - and just ripe for re-discovery. This double album contains much fine music including eight pieces written by top British composers as tributes to Antony. For all interested in the evolution of 20th century music this album will be invaluable, and it's also made with wit and humor, to suit the character of Hopkins himself.

Tracklist:

Sonata for Viola and Piano March
Sonata for Viola and Piano Ground
Sonata for Viola and Piano Scherzo
Sonata for Viola and Piano Epilogue
Ronda from Piano Sonata No 2 in F Sharp minor
A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Moderato
A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Andante
A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Allegro Con Brio
A Humble Song to the Birds Cantata Lento Assai 1
Partita in G minor Andante Fugato 1
Partita in G minor Virgoroso 1
Partita in G minor Moderato Molto Rubato 1
Partita in G minor Mesure 1
Partita in G minor Allegro Glusto 1
Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Allegro Vigoroso 1
Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Largo 1
Piano Sonata No 3 in C Sharp minor Tranquillo Allegro Glusto 1
Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Prelude 1
Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Scherzo 2
Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Canon 2
Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano Jig Vicace 2
Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Allegro Molto Glusto 2
Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Alla Sicilliano 2
Pastiche Suite for Treble Recorder and Piano Vivace Not Troppo 2
Three French Folksongs for Soprano Recorder and Piano Les Trios Rubans 2
Three French Folksongs for Soprano Recorder and Piano Gail on la 2
Three French Folksongs for Soprano Recorder and Piano Qand Mon Mari Se Fachera 2
Tango for Piano 2
Three Seductions for Recorder and Piano Wanton Waltz 3
Three Seductions for Recorder and Piano Flirtatious Fanch 3
Three Seductions for Recorder and Piano Sensuous Sarabande 3
First Love from Early One Morning for Soprano and Piano 3
I Ve Lost My Love from Hands Across the Sky for Soprano Recorder and Piano 3
A Melancholy Song for Soprano Recorder and Piano 3
Four Dances from Back to Methusalah for Recorder and Piano Farandole 3
Four Dances from Back to Methusalah for Recorder and Piano Sarabande 3
Four Dances from Back to Methusalah for Recorder and Piano Wilman S Grounde 3
Four Dances from Back to Methusalah for Recorder and Piano Air 3
Three Poems Good King Jack Nicklaus 4
Three Poems Charlie S Revenge 4
Three Poems String Quartet 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins on How to Sing 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins a Little Pastoral 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins Evening in April 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins Above All That 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins Cantahta 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins Head Music 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins Pierrot 4
Eight Tributes to Antony Hopkins Pieds en L Air 5
Bonus Tracks Vicarage Tea 5
Bonus Tracks Be Not Afraid 5
Bonus Tracks Trio

UPC: 809730121722
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 9.11.12
Format: CD

Portrait / Various - Portrait / Various (CD)