During his short life Don Banks (1923-80) enjoyed a reputation as the leading modernist among Australian composers. Studies with MÃ¡tyÃ¡s Seiber, Milton Babbitt and, especially, Luigi Dallapiccola helped refine his serial technique, but his music never retreated into academic abstraction, as this recital of chamber and vocal works demonstrates: it retained a keen sense of drama, an ear for atmosphere, a rather angular lyricism and, occasionally, a touch of humor. The works are performed by Ole Bohn, Robert Johnson, Geoffrey Gartner, Rowan Phemister, Daniel Herscovitch, Francesco Celata, Jenny Duck-Chong, Alison Pratt, Daryl Pratt, and Joshua Hill.

Tracklist:

Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: I. Lento - Allegro Moderato
Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: II. Adagio Espressivo
Trio For Horn, Violin & Piano: III. Moderato
5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 1, Buy Broom Buzzems
5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 2, My Bonny Lad
5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 3, King Arthur’s Servants
5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 4, Bonny At Morn
5 North Country Folk Songs: No. 5, O The Bonny Fisher Lad
Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: I. Prologue
Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: II. Night Piece
Prologue, Night Piece & Blues For Two: III. Blues For Two
3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 1, Andante - Moderato
3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 2, Lento Espressivo
3 Studies For Cello & Piano: No. 3, Allegro Con Brio
Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: II. Largo Con Espressione
Piano Sonatina In C-Sharp Minor: III. Risoluto - Lamentevole
Violin Sonata
Tirade: I. Lento
Tirade: II. Adagio
Tirade: III. Vivace - Lento

UPC: 5060113445919
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 7.1.22
Format: CD

Banks / Johnson / Kim-Boyle - Vocal & Chamber Music (CD)