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Alwyn’s approach to writing for the piano was essentially that of a romantic, born out of the tradition exemplified by Liszt and Rachmaninov, through to the impressionism inherent in the music of Debussy and Ravel. Influences aside, however, Alwyn found his own individual way in writing for the piano, as can be heard from the works presented here.
His intuitive writing for the instrument resulted not just in virtuoso pieces for the concert hall, but also sensitive miniatures of a highly expressive nature, along with many educational pieces for examination purposes.
As with the previous volume of piano music (8570359) examples of all these will be found on this recording.
William Alwyn: 12 Preludes
No. 1 in E flat major
No. 2 in A major
No. 3 in A major
No. 4 in F major
No. 5 in D major
No. 6 in G and F sharp major
No. 7 in B major
No. 8 in E flat major
No. 9 in C major
No. 10 in D major
No. 11 in D flat major
No. 12 in D major
William Alwyn: Hunter's Moon
No. 1. Midsummer Magic
No. 2. The Darkening Wood
No. 3. Ride by Night
William Alwyn: 2 Irish Pieces
No. 1. From the Countryside
No. 2. Paddy the Fiddler
William Alwyn: Contes Barbares (Homage to Paul Gaugin)
No. 1. Auti te pape (Woman at the River)
No. 2. Le Vivo (Danse Tahitienne)
No. 3. Manao Tupapau (She Dreams of Returning)
No. 4. Dance Fragment
No. 5. Nevermore
No. 6. Te Atua (The Gods)
No. 7. Mahna No Varua Ino (The Devil Speaks)
William Alwyn: Cinderella
Cinderella
William Alwyn: Water Lilies
Water Lilies
William Alwyn: Night Thoughts
Night Thoughts
William Alwyn: Movements
I. Allegro appassionato - Allegro ma non troppo
II. Evocation: Andante rubato
III. The Devil's Reel: Allegro ritmico
October 2008
*****
“Ashley Wass's superb sound, as powerful as it is focused and beautiful, suits the music to near-perfection.”
November 2008
“Wass gives outstandingly sympathetic performances throughout and he has been granted eminently ripe and realistic sound. All in all, a most enjoyable CD.”
No. 1 in E flat major
