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ALBUM
Arnold, M.: Ballet Music - Electra / Rinaldo and Armida / Homage To the Queen Suite / Sweeney Todd Concert Suite
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(C) 2009 Chandos
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VI. Andante – Allegro – Pas de quatre – Vivace – Moderato – Vivace - Frenetico - Molto meno mosso -
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VII. Allegro con brio – Allegretto (Pas de deux) – Più mosso – Allegretto - Allegro con brio
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Ballet is not a form for which British composers are generally known, but this CD includes four dance works by Malcolm Arnold: two of the composer's complete shorter ballets, Rinaldo and Armida and Electra, as well as suites from two of his longer ballets, Homage to the Queen and Sweeny Todd, performed with impressive enthusiasm by the BBC Philharmonic under Rumon Gamba and recorded in imposed digital sound by Chandos. Each is effective in its own way. Homage is big, brassy, and brilliant; Rinaldo and Armida is darker, moodier, and more mysterious; Electra is sleek, slinky, and a little sexy; and Sweeny Todd absolutely explosive and positively frightening. These effects are primarily orchestral in nature and the music is symphonic in origin, so one listens in vain for danceable rhythms, propulsive tempos, or even an insistent tattoo or two. It is conceivable that Arnold's ballets might be danced, but these works can be enjoyed as bright, colorful, and melodic orchestral music.
1. Homage to the Queen Suite, Op. 42, I. Prelude and Opening Scene
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
2. Homage to the Queen Suite, Op. 42: II. Dance of the Insects
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
3. Homage to the Queen Suite, Op. 42: III. Water
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
4. Homage to the Queen Suite, Op. 42: IV. Fire Dance
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
5. Homage to the Queen Suite, Op. 42: V. Pas de deux
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
6. Homage to the Queen Suite, Op. 42: VI. Finale
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
7. Rinaldo and Armida, Op. 49: Lento –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
8. Rinaldo and Armida, Op. 49: Moderato – Andantino – Moderato –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
9. Rinaldo and Armida, Op. 49: Vivace – Lento – Vivace – Moderato – Lento –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
10. Rinaldo and Armida, Op. 49: Poco lento (Pas de deux) – Moderato – Allegretto –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
11. Rinaldo and Armida, Op. 49: Andante con moto – Poco più mosso – Andante con moto - Moderato -
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
12. Rinaldo and Armida, Op. 49: Lento – Vivace molto – Lento
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
13. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: I. Moderato e misterioso – Vivace – Meno mosso –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
14. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: II. Allegretto – Vivace –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
15. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: III. Vivace – Allegro moderato –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
16. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: IV. Allegro vivace – Allegro frenetico –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
17. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: V. Allegretto –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
18. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: VI. Andante – Allegro – Pas de quatre – Vivace – Moderato – Vivace - Frenetico - Molto meno mosso -
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
19. Sweeney Todd Concert Suite, Op. 68a: VII. Allegro con brio – Allegretto (Pas de deux) – Più mosso – Allegretto - Allegro con brio
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
20. Electra, Op. 79: Lento – Vivace – Vivace –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
21. Electra, Op. 79: Lento – Allegro ma non troppo – Moderato –
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
22. Electra, Op. 79: Vivace – Lento
- Primary Artist
- Bbc Philharmonic
- Orchestra
- Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer
- Malcolm Arnold
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
- Conductor
- Rumon Gamba
Technical Specifications
- Volume
- 1 volume only
- Tracks
- 22 tracks available
- Type
- ALBUM
- Format
- Digital Media
- Duration
- 1 hour, 15 minutes and 57 seconds
- Explicit
- None
- Coverart
- Available and up to 1400x1400 px
- Booklet
- Available in PDF format
- Max Quality
Studio Quality (Hi-Res)
24bit / 96 kHz
Stereo
- Audio Extension
Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF
Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA
- Archive Format
- Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR
- Lyrics
- No lyrics found
- Synchronized Lyrics
- No synced lyrics found
- Genres
- Ballets, Symphonic Music, Classical
- Label
- Chandos
- Music Distribution Service
- Unknown
- Country
United Kingdom
- Language
- No linguistic content
- Popularity
- Popularity 0/10
- Release Date
- Dec 31, 2008
- Track Preview
- Available
- Delivery Charge
- Free
- Delivery Method
- Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site
- UPC
- 95115155028
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