In one sense this is a sequel to the recent release 'A Garland for John McCabe' - originally intended as a 2nd album in that set, but it grew to be a full album in it's own right. Now, it is released as a further tribute to McCabe, and features first recordings of works by McCabe's fellow composers. Just as importantly, it is a feast of fine music by British and American composers, all (except one very short track) recorded for the first time, including principally music by Alan Rawsthorne - the early and jolly String Quartet in B minor, the Chamber Cantata, and the piano version of the remarkable 'Practical Cats'. Clare Wilkinson is receiving rave reviews for her work and is a mezzo with beautiful tone; veteran baritone Mark Rowlinson is the fine reciter of 'Cats'. John Turner, one of the leading recorder players of today and former member of many world-renowned early-music ensembles, and pianist Peter Lawson, another highly regarded performer who has played with most top British orchestras and has a long and distinguished recording and teaching career, are joined by keyboard maestro Harvey Davies and the very fine Solem Quartet.

Tracklist:

Of a Rose Is Al Myn Song
Lenten Ys Come
Winter Wakeneth Al My Care
The Nicht Is Near Gone
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Poco Lento, Quasi Ciaccona
III. Allegro
Overture
The Naming of Cats 1
The Old Gumbie Cat 1
Gus, the Theatre Cat 1
Bustopher Jones 1
Old Deuteronomy 1
The Song of the Jellicles 1
The Rose Tree 1
I Am of Ireland 1
The Willow Whistle 1
The Little Linden Pipe 1
I. Fugue. Molto Adagio - Solem String Quartet 2
II. Andante - Allegretto - Solem String Quartet 2
III. Molto Allegro Quasi Presto - Solem String Quartet 2
Serenade and Caprice 2
The Buckle 2
The Journey 2
Mount St. Blues

UPC: 809730516924
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 6.15.18
Format: CD

Williams / Wilkinson / Rowlinson - Rawsthorne & Other Rarities (CD)