Peter Dickinson weaves together musical styles popular and classical, past and present, using a technique of `style modulation'. In his Mass of the Apocalypse the Book of Revelations' visions of a new heaven and earth interact with the liturgical text. The music of Sidney Bechet and Bix Beiderbecke played at Philip Larkin's memorial service suggested the means for him to set the words of the great British poet, himself a jazz critic. His Five Forgeries spoof the styles of famous composers, while the other works showcase different aspects of his many-sided talent.

Tracklist:

The Unicorns: Ii. Lullaby (Arr. For Flute And Piano)
Mass Of The Apocalypse: Kyrie
Mass Of The Apocalypse: Sanctus And Benedictus
Mass Of The Apocalypse: Agnus Dei
Mass Of The Apocalypse: Gloria
Mass Of The Apocalypse: Ite Missa Est
Larkin's Jazz: Prelude To Reasons For Attendance
Larkin's Jazz: Reasons For Attendance
Larkin's Jazz: Commentary On Reasons For Attendance
Larkin's Jazz: Prelude To For Sidney Bechet
Larkin's Jazz: For Sidney Bechet
Larkin's Jazz: Commentary On For Sidney Bechet
Larkin's Jazz: Prelude To Love Songs In Age
Larkin's Jazz: Love Songs In Age
Larkin's Jazz: Commentary On Love Songs In Age
Larkin's Jazz: Prelude To Reference Back
Larkin's Jazz: Reference Back - Conclusion
5 Forgeries: No. 1. Poulenc: Vif Et Gai
5 Forgeries: No. 2. Hindemith: Sehr Langsam - Massig Schnell
5 Forgeries: No. 3. Stravinsky: Eighth Note = 120-144
5 Forgeries: No. 4. Delius: Slow
5 Forgeries: No. 5. Bartok: Pesante
5 Early Pieces: No. 1. Contemplation I
5 Early Pieces: No. 2. Invention I
5 Early Pieces: No. 3. Contemplation II
5 Early Pieces: No. 4. Invention II
5 Early Pieces: No. 5. Contemplation III
Air
Metamorphosis

UPC: 747313228775
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.17.09
Format: CD

P. Dickinson - Mass of Apocalypse / Larkin's Jazz / Five Forgerie (CD)