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It's hard to imagine a more beguiling start to this series or a more appealing introduction to Richard Rodney Bennett than this CD. It begins with a Partita that has a spring in its step and... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Release Date: 30th Oct 2006
Catalogue No: CHAN10389
Label: Chandos
Length: 75 minutes

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Bennett, R R: Partita

Work length17:39

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Richard Hickox, Philharmonia Orchestra
Recorded: 27-28 May 2006
Recording Venue: Watford Colosseum, Hertfordshire, England

I. Intrada. Allegro giocoso

Track length5:03

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II. Lullaby. Andante con moto - Poco meno mosso

Track length7:38

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III. Finale. Vivo e giocoso

Track length4:58

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Bennett, R R: Reflections on a Sixteenth Century Tune

Work length15:14

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Richard Hickox, Philharmonia Orchestra
Recorded: 27-28 May 2006
Recording Venue: Watford Colosseum, Hertfordshire, England

Prelude. Lento

Track length2:07

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Variation I. Allegretto

Track length1:55

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Variation II. Allegro vivo

Track length2:34

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Variation III. Homage to Peter Warlock. Andante

Track length2:43

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Variation IV. Con brio e ritmico

Track length2:24

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Finale. Tranquilo

Track length3:31

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Bennett, R R: Songs before Sleep

Work length17:23

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Richard Hickox, Philharmonia Orchestra, Jonathan Lemalu
Recorded: 27-28 May 2006
Recording Venue: Watford Colosseum, Hertfordshire, England

I. The Mouse and the Bumble-bee

Track length1:23

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II. Wee Willie Winkie

Track length3:50

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III. Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Track length4:00

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IV. Baby, baby, anguthy baby

Track length1:44

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V. As I walked by myself

Track length3:01

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VI. There was an old woman

Track length3:25

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Bennett, R R: Reflections on a Scottish Folk Song

Work length25:45

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Richard Hickox, Philharmonia Orchestra, Paul Watkins
Recorded: 27-28 May 2006
Recording Venue: Watford Colosseum, Hertfordshire, England

I. Andante lento

Track length1:54

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II. Arioso

Track length4:25

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II. Vivo

Track length4:24

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IV. Interlude. Dolce semplice

Track length3:38

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V. Con brio. Con fuoco

Track length6:31

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VI. Alla sarabanda

Track length4:53

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It's hard to imagine a more beguiling start to this series or a more appealing introduction to Richard Rodney Bennett than this CD. It begins with a Partita that has a spring in its step and the breeze of the countryside blowing through it.
Bennett's way with fashioning long strands of melody is a special feature of his lyrical writing.
It's a gift he may owe, in part, to the songwriters he admires, like Kern and Arlen. In the Lullaby second movement there's a glorious outpouring of instrumental song ravishingly realised by the Philharmonia under Hickox's fervent direction.
The finale has players paired off in the manner of a concerto for orchestra.
A chanson by Josquin provides the theme for the Reflections on a Sixteenth Century Tune, which enshrines a homage to Peter Warlock, whose Capriol Suite similarly drew on Renaissance music.
The scoring is breathtaking, with soloists highlighted against the muted string ensemble. Jonathan Lemalu characterises Before Sleep well with colour, dynamics and some exquisite quiet singing in the upper voice, notably in Bennett's memorable setting of 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star'.
Reflections on a Scottish Folk Song ('Ca' the yowes') was written in memory of the Queen Mother. It's the most substantial piece here, with a formidable cello part played with great feeling by Paul Watkins. There is a Scottish lilt in some of the variations, a beautiful Interlude, and a brilliant finale that concludes pianissimo, like a Scottish mist enclosing by stealth. It's hard to imagine anyone not being enraptured by this CD.

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