| 01 |
Legend for piano & orchestra |
12:43 | ||
| 02 |
Overture 'Satyricon' |
8:43 | $0.99 | |
| 03 |
Piano Concerto: I. In tempo moderato |
9:22 | $0.99 | |
| 04 |
Piano Concerto: II. Lento espressivo |
7:34 | $0.99 | |
| 05 |
Piano Concerto: III. Allegro - Allegretto giocoso |
7:49 | $0.99 | |
| 06 |
These Things Shall Be: I. Say, heart, what will the future... |
2:31 | $0.99 | |
| 07 |
These Things Shall Be: II. Interlude - These things shall be! |
7:38 | $0.99 | |
| 08 |
These Things Shall Be: III. Nation with nation... |
9:35 | $0.99 | |
| 09 |
Two Symphonic Studies: I. Fugue |
5:54 | $0.99 | |
| 10 |
Two Symphonic Studies: II. Toccata |
5:19 | $0.99 |
Boult conducted the first performance of "These Things Shall Be", so this recording has great historical interest. It's a very moving work, looking forward to a better world, and given just the right interpretation. The other pieces are excellent too, and the recordings are wonderful considering their age. Highly recommended.
Ireland's piano concerto is a glorious piece - full of romantic yearnings and with a slightly jazz flavour as well. Erik Parkin is the pianist most connected with Ireland - he knew the composer and has championed his works. Parkin also appears on a later Chandos recording, but this is the one to go for with Boult bringing out the essence of this wonderful concerto.
