Two of the finest modern works for guitar - John Tavener's "Chant" and Alan Rawsthorne's "Elegy" which, with Terence Croucher's piece of the same name gives the title to this collection - appear with music from several of Britain's most accomplished composers for the instrument. Jonathan's fourth recording, and his first for Divine Art, presents works with which he has a special affinity and demonstrates why these compositions deserve a wider audience. This recording has been kindly supported by the Rawsthorne Trust.

Tracklist:

Mini-Preludes: No. 1
Mini-Preludes: No. 2
Mini-Preludes: No. 3
Mini-Preludes: No. 4
Mini-Preludes: No. 5
Interludes: No. 1
Interludes: No. 2
Primitive Rites (-----)
Nocturnes: No. 1
Nocturnes: No. 2
Mel Wefus: Prelude No. 5
Mosaics: No. 1 Lament
Mosaics: No. 3 Breathless
Mosaics: No. 5 Mockery
Haiku: No. 1
Haiku: No. 6
Nova Antiqua (-------)
The Face That Launched A Thousand Ships (-----)
Chant (------)
Six Preludes: No. 1
Six Preludes: No. 2
Six Preludes: No. 3
Six Preludes: No. 4
Six Preludes: No. 5
Six Preludes: No. 6
The Little Boat (-----)
Elegy (------)
Elegy (------)

UPC: 5028117500829
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 10.24.06
Format: CD

Jonathan Richards - Elegy 20th Century British Guitar Music (CD)