℗ 2006 Chandos
Released | February 1, 2006 |
Duration | 56m 54s |
Record Label | Chandos |
Catalogue No. | CHAN10359 |
Genre | Classical (Orchestral) |
Malcolm Williamson: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1: Suite from "Our Man in Havana" - Santiago de Espada - Concerto grosso - Sinfonetta
Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Rumon Gamba
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
1.1
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Santiago de Espada
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
6:09 | |||
Our Man in Havana Suite
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1.2
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I. Prelude, Cuban dances and waltz song. Presto
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
5:56 | |||
1.3
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II. Passacaglia and Threnody/ Allegretto - Poco lento
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
4:59 | |||
1.4
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III. Serenade. Allegretto
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
2:33 | |||
1.5
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IV. Intermezzo. Allegro
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
2:37 | |||
1.6
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V. Finale. Andante lento
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
4:12 | |||
Concerto grosso
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1.7
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I. Adagio
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
5:19 | |||
1.8
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II. Adagio -
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
1:07 | |||
1.9
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III. Presto vivace
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
4:22 | |||
Sinfonietta
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1.10
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Prelude -
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
2:12 | |||
1.11
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I. Toccata. Allegro
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
5:26 | |||
1.12
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II. Elegy. Grave
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
6:07 | |||
1.13
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III. Tarantella. Presto
Malcolm Williamson; Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Rumon Gamba |
5:55 | |||
Digital Booklet
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“the music here is really quite wonderful and played (the occasional lapse of ensemble notwithstanding) with palpable affection and devotion and is recorded with clarity and dynamism… This release confirms [Williamson] as a rather special composer.”
- International Record Review
“All of [these pieces] show how Williamson was highly skilled at manipulating a wide range of musical material, and how he could juxtapose apparently incompatible types of music to real theatrical effect. And between the tongue-in-cheek parodies and pastiches there are hints of something more searching and personal, suggesting that the chameleon-like character really was an artfully constructed mask.”
- The Guardian
“Reminiscent of Malcolm Arnold, these catchy scores in exuberant performances should help restore the reputation of the late Master of the Queen’s Music.”
- Classic FM Magazine
Rumon Gamba and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra present a delightful collection of works by prolific composer and former Master of the Queen’s Music Malcolm Williamson in this multi-release recording project. Featuring the colourfully cinematic Our Man in Havana Suite from the opera of the same name—based on the 1958 Graham Green novel—this first volume is a wonderful introduction to Williamson’s oeuvre.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Chandos Studio Masters
Recorded in Háskólabíó University Hall, Reykjavík, Iceland Produced by Ralph Couzens Engineer: Georg Magnusson Assistant Engineer: Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson
Recorded in Háskólabíó University Hall, Reykjavík, Iceland Produced by Ralph Couzens Engineer: Georg Magnusson Assistant Engineer: Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -1.50 -6.27 to -0.10 | -27.38 -30.69 to -26.15 | -23.10 -24.60 to -21.80 | 15 13 to 18 | |
1 | Santiago de Espada | -0.20 | -26.16 | -22.0 | 17 |
2 | I. Prelude, Cuban dances and waltz song. Presto | -0.10 | -27.19 | -23.7 | 17 |
3 | II. Passacaglia and Threnody/ Allegretto - Poco lento | -0.85 | -26.80 | -21.8 | 16 |
4 | III. Serenade. Allegretto | -4.76 | -26.44 | -23.3 | 13 |
5 | IV. Intermezzo. Allegro | -0.20 | -27.16 | -23.5 | 15 |
6 | V. Finale. Andante lento | -0.20 | -26.15 | -21.9 | 15 |
7 | I. Adagio | -6.27 | -27.63 | -24.6 | 13 |
8 | II. Adagio - | -2.95 | -30.69 | -22.6 | 13 |
9 | III. Presto vivace | -0.20 | -26.47 | -22.4 | 15 |
10 | Prelude - | -1.19 | -27.19 | -23.3 | 15 |
11 | I. Toccata. Allegro | -1.57 | -27.60 | -24.4 | 18 |
12 | II. Elegy. Grave | -0.76 | -29.99 | -24.1 | 18 |
13 | III. Tarantella. Presto | -0.21 | -26.47 | -22.7 | 16 |