Gardner, J: Overture: Midsummer Ale, Op. 73

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British Piano Concertos - John Gardner

British Piano Concertos - John Gardner

Gardner, J:

Overture: Midsummer Ale, Op. 73

Midsummer Ale is a classic piece of British light music with delightfully catchy melodies.

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 34

Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 2

Peter Donohoe (piano)

Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones

“These fine, dedicated performances are undoubtedly a fitting gift to the composer on his 90th birthday.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2008 ****

“The First Piano Concerto (1967) offers a contrasted idiom in its percussive echoes of the Bartók concertos, suiting Peter Donohoe's strong style admirably in a performance brilliantly backed by David Lloyd-Jones and the RSNO. The disc is dazzlingly rounded off with a rumbustious comedy overture. Midsummer Ale, which I hope will bring renewed attention to the composer's most attractive music.” Gramophone Magazine, November 2007

“A victim of late ’50s Darmstadtism, Gardner’s music is making a welcome comeback” Gramophone Magazine

Naxos - 8570406

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$6.99

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