This page lists all recordings of Handel in the Strand (Clog Dance), by Percy Grainger (1882-1961) on CD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Organ Fireworks XIII
Christopher Herrick continues the Scandinavian leg of his endlessly popular Organ Fireworks series with a disc of music performed on the great organ of Västerås Cathedral in Sweden. The programme is, as ever, a tempting pot-pourri of pieces from around the world, some popular, some rare; some light-hearted and some serious, and demonstrating all facets of virtuoso writing for the organ. Highlights include a contribution from a Swedish composer: Otto Olsson’s magnificent Introduction and Allegro ‘Credo in unum Deum’. Duruflé’s Choral Varié on Veni Creator is a work of immense grandeur and majesty, and the performance shows Herrick to be a master of the classic French idiom. The present day is represented by Derek Bourgeois, one of the most prolific of living composers writing for the organ. Vaughan Williams’ Prelude and Fugue in C minor displays a gritty, truculent brand of counterpoint that anticipates the dissonance and fury of his Symphony No 4 in F minor. William Mathias’s Recessional is a classic ‘Organ Fireworks’ number: an athletic display of quick-fire semiquavers alternating with march-like passages with a tramping bass, and ending with a colourful, crashing explosion of notes. “Herrick's playing and imaginative use of the organ's resources are first-rate, and he's backed up by a superb recording from Hyperion.” Gramophone Magazine, August 2009 “This instrument makes a pretty spectacular noise … With plenty of incendiary reeds and pyrotechnic instruments, it provides yet another ideal organ on which Christopher Herrick can light his blue touch paper and not retire but leap onto the pyre and set off as many fireworks as he can in the space
of 78 minutes … He is a fluent and fiery champion of the repertoire … Herrick manages to persuade us that it is all worth hearing. He delivers it with enthusiasm and the communicative zeal which is the hallmark of just about everything this outstanding organist ever seems to put his hands and feet
to … For lovers of fine organ sound and often spine-tingly virtuoso playing … this disc most certainly is not thirteenth time unlucky” International Record Review | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Shepherd's Hey - Gems for Piano
“Grainger‘s gems are poetry for Thwaites...her own individual style is marked by a genuine clarity and beauty of tone.” The Melbourne Age | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Grainger: Folk-Inspired Works for Piano Duet and Duo
Caroline Weichert & Clemens Rave (piano) The essence of Grainger’s music is most evident in his piano pieces, having taken ownership of traditional and popular influences and rejecting outdated conventions. Grainger’s ingenious variation, textures and moods can be heard throughout, ranging from the fantastically popular Country Gardens to the elaborate fantasy on Porgy and Bess. “The Bilder Duo, pianists Caroline Weichert and Clemens Rave, are frankly impeccable in this repertoire, technically spot-on and a lot of fun for the ears. They’ve been a duo since 2007, and they clearly enjoy this music... it all comes down to how you like your Grainger: if you like it on keyboards, run out and grab this.” MusicWeb International, March 2013 | | | (also available to download from $11.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Grainger: Country Gardens and Other Favourites
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This recording features no less than 17 world premieres and covers the Trio’s first ten years. Material chosen has been inspired by their concert performances and firm favourites. The programme follows a certain theme, which interested listeners are invited to discover. Now there’s a challenge! | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Homage to HandelWorks by, and inspired by George Frederick Handel
Peter King (Klais Organ of Bath Abbey) A unique and major contribution to the ‘Handel Year’ discography. A collection of delightful solo pieces and transcriptions of works by Handel himself (including Arrival of the Queen of Sheba), together with rare recordings of monumental variations on themes of Handel by Karg-Elert and Landmann. Also includes pieces in the style of Handel by Guilmant and Percy Grainger’s humorous and ever-popular Handel in the Strand. Recorded on the magnificent Klais organ of Bath Abbey by Abbey organist, Peter King. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Tower Power The organ of St Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich
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| |  | Last Night of the Proms - the 100th Season
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| |  | An introduction to Percy Grainger
"Hickox is very, very good in this repertoire. Each tug at the heart-strings is brought off with taste and style."
The Gramophone | | | (also available to download from $11.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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