Recorded: St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, 20-22 September 2010
Cellist Raphael Wallfisch plays in his warm-hearted, romantic style this fascinating exploration of unknown cello concertos by York Bowen, Alan Bush and Havergal Brian. York Bowen calls his big romantic piece a Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra, while Alan Bush terms his four-movement virtuoso vehicle a ‘Suite’. Brian’s Cello Concerto dates from 1964 but is in an unexpectedly light and engaging style quite different to his writing in most of the symphonies, which will surely find him new friends. Three notable discoveries, and all who hear them will be wondering why they have not been recorded before.
York Bowen: Rhapsody For Cello And Orchestra, Op.74
Alan Bush: Concert Suite, Op.37: Introduction
Alan Bush: Concert Suite, Op.37: I. Divisions On A Ground
Alan Bush: Concert Suite, Op.37: II. Ballet
Alan Bush: Concert Suite, Op.37: Iii. Poem
Alan Bush: Concert Suite, Op.37: Dance
Havergal Brian: Cello Concerto: I. Allegro - Piu Lento
Havergal Brian: Cello Concerto: II. Andante
Havergal Brian: Cello Concerto: Iii. Allegro Moderato - Tempo Grazioso E Cantabile
York Bowen: Rhapsody For Cello And Orchestra, Op.74