The music of William Wordsworth (1908-88) - a great-great-grandson of the poet's brother Christopher - lies downstream from that of Vaughan Williams and Sibelius; like that of his contemporary Edmund Rubbra, Wordsworth's music unfolds spontaneously, as a natural process. This second volume brings two concertos, both major works - though long forgotten, and strongly contrasted in their approach: the gritty and muscular Piano Concerto is cast in a single, tightly argued span, whereas the lyrical Violin Concerto is expansive and unhurried - and deeply touching. They are complemented by the Three Pastoral Sketches, which grow gently from understated autumnal hues to a dignified and moving climax. All three scores show an extraordinary command of orchestral color.

Tracklist:

Piano Concerto In D Minor, Op. 28: Poco Adagio
Piano Concerto In D Minor, Op. 28: Allegro Feroce (I)
Piano Concerto In D Minor, Op. 28: Adagio Cantabile
Piano Concerto In D Minor, Op. 28: Allegro Feroce (II)
Piano Concerto In D Minor, Op. 28: Coda
3 Pastoral Sketches, Op. 10: No. 1, Sundown
3 Pastoral Sketches, Op. 10: No. 2, The Lonely Tarn
3 Pastoral Sketches, Op. 10: No. 3, Seascape
Violin Concerto In A Major, Op. 60: I. Moderato E Sostenuto
Violin Concerto In A Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio Cantabile
Violin Concerto In A Major, Op. 60: III. Allegretto - Allegro Spiritoso

UPC: 5060113445261
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 8.2.19
Format: CD

Wordsworth / Arnicane / Gibbons - Orchestral Music 2 (CD)