Name: Dances with Winds by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell
Brand: Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
SKU: 5059864128431
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (154 reviews)

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Chandos' Dances with Winds features one of Britain's top symphonic bands, the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra under Clark Rundell, in a program of dance-oriented wind music by Nikos Skalkottas and John Corigliano along with Britons Kenneth Hesketh and Adam Gorb. What is meant by "dance oriented" is that these works are not ballets, nor are any of them designed to make one want to get up and boogie, but they nonetheless are original works for band that have some basis in traditional dance forms. That is still no reason to get much excited about this Chandos disc, as the main thing missing from this collection is found in the first word in the front title -- the element of "dance." While Chandos does not help Rundell and his group through their flat, ultra-conservative sound mix, which sounds like the kinds of digital recordings EMI made and issued on LP in the 1980s, there is simply no spark, sense of lift, or movement to these performances. One may cite the lovely tone colors and excellent blend achieved by this ensemble, and agreed, this is present. However, compare this to the recording of Adam Gorb's marvelously inventive Yiddish Dances made by the Texas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The university-made live sound on the Mark Custom release is certainly not on the same technical par with Chandos, and the ensemble voicings not as tidy, but the pieces are played with a sass, swing, and bite that make them sound truly "Yiddish." By comparison, Rundell's interpretations are plodding and leaden, sort of what matzo ball soup would be like without the chicken flavoring. Because this group has obviously worked so hard to achieve such a fine ensemble blend, it is difficult to be tough on them. Nevertheless, no one who can make Skalkottas' hyper-intense and riotously colorful Nine Greek Dances sound boring should rightfully earn a recommendation.

1. Danceries: I. Lull me beyond thee. Andante espressivo

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Kenneth Hesketh; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Faber Music Ltd; Other

2. Danceries: II. Catching of Quails. Vivace vigoroso

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Kenneth Hesketh; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Faber Music Ltd; Other

3. Danceries: III. My Lady's Rest. Andantino con senti mento

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Kenneth Hesketh; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Faber Music Ltd; Other

4. Danceries: IV. Quodling's Delight. Allegro vivace - Con fuoco

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Kenneth Hesketh; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Faber Music Ltd; Other

5. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: I. Epirotikos (Dance from Epirus). Moderato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

6. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: II. Peloponnisiakos (Dance from Peloponnesos). Allegro - Andante

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

7. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: III. Kalamatianos (Dance from Kalamata). Moderato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

8. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: IV. Mariori mou. Moderato assai e molto espressivo

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

9. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: V. Pedia ke pios to petaxe. Allegro moderato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

10. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VI. Kritikos (Dance from Crete). Allegretto moderato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

11. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VII. Sifneikos (Dance from Sifnos). Allegro ben ritmico

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

12. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VIII. Makedonikos (Dance from Macedonia). Moderato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

13. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: IX. Enas Aïtos (An Eagle) Tsamikos. Allegro moderato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Associated Music Publishers In; Other

14. Gazebo Dances: I. Overture. Allegro con brio

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Corigliano; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Schirmer-g Inc; Other

15. Gazebo Dances: II. Waltz. Allegretto

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Corigliano; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Schirmer-g Inc; Other

16. Gazebo Dances: III. Adagio. Adagio

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Corigliano; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Schirmer-g Inc; Other

17. Gazebo Dances: IV. Tarantella. Allegro

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Corigliano; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Schirmer-g Inc; Other

18. Yiddish Dances: I. Khosidl. Andante

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Gorb; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Maecenas Music; Other

19. Yiddish Dances: II. Terkishe. Allegro molto

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Gorb; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Maecenas Music; Other

20. Yiddish Dances: III. Doina. Meno mosso, rubato

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Gorb; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Maecenas Music; Other

21. Yiddish Dances: IV. Hora. Andante con moto - Più mosso

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Gorb; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Maecenas Music; Other

22. Yiddish Dances: V. Freylachs. Allegro molto - Tempo di Khosidl

by Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra, Clark Rundell

Primary Artist: Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College Of Music Wind Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Adam Gorb; Composer
Conductor: Clark Rundell; Conductor
Music Publisher: Maecenas Music; Other

Technical Specifications

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1 volume only

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22 tracks available

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Format

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Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 53 seconds

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24bit / 96 kHz

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Lyrics

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Genres

Classical, Chamber Music, Orchestra

Label

Chandos

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

United Kingdom

Language

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Release Date

Dec 31, 2004

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Dances with Winds

1. Danceries: I. Lull me beyond thee. Andante espressivo

2. Danceries: II. Catching of Quails. Vivace vigoroso

3. Danceries: III. My Lady's Rest. Andantino con senti mento

4. Danceries: IV. Quodling's Delight. Allegro vivace - Con fuoco

5. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: I. Epirotikos (Dance from Epirus). Moderato

6. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: II. Peloponnisiakos (Dance from Peloponnesos). Allegro - Andante

7. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: III. Kalamatianos (Dance from Kalamata). Moderato

8. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: IV. Mariori mou. Moderato assai e molto espressivo

9. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: V. Pedia ke pios to petaxe. Allegro moderato

10. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VI. Kritikos (Dance from Crete). Allegretto moderato

11. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VII. Sifneikos (Dance from Sifnos). Allegro ben ritmico

12. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VIII. Makedonikos (Dance from Macedonia). Moderato

13. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: IX. Enas Aïtos (An Eagle) Tsamikos. Allegro moderato

14. Gazebo Dances: I. Overture. Allegro con brio

15. Gazebo Dances: II. Waltz. Allegretto

16. Gazebo Dances: III. Adagio. Adagio

17. Gazebo Dances: IV. Tarantella. Allegro

18. Yiddish Dances: I. Khosidl. Andante

19. Yiddish Dances: II. Terkishe. Allegro molto

20. Yiddish Dances: III. Doina. Meno mosso, rubato

21. Yiddish Dances: IV. Hora. Andante con moto - Più mosso

22. Yiddish Dances: V. Freylachs. Allegro molto - Tempo di Khosidl

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Dances with Winds

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1. Danceries: I. Lull me beyond thee. Andante espressivo

2. Danceries: II. Catching of Quails. Vivace vigoroso

3. Danceries: III. My Lady's Rest. Andantino con senti mento

4. Danceries: IV. Quodling's Delight. Allegro vivace - Con fuoco

5. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: I. Epirotikos (Dance from Epirus). Moderato

6. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: II. Peloponnisiakos (Dance from Peloponnesos). Allegro - Andante

7. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: III. Kalamatianos (Dance from Kalamata). Moderato

8. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: IV. Mariori mou. Moderato assai e molto espressivo

9. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: V. Pedia ke pios to petaxe. Allegro moderato

10. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VI. Kritikos (Dance from Crete). Allegretto moderato

11. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VII. Sifneikos (Dance from Sifnos). Allegro ben ritmico

12. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: VIII. Makedonikos (Dance from Macedonia). Moderato

13. Nine Greek Dances, AK 11a: IX. Enas Aïtos (An Eagle) Tsamikos. Allegro moderato

14. Gazebo Dances: I. Overture. Allegro con brio

15. Gazebo Dances: II. Waltz. Allegretto

16. Gazebo Dances: III. Adagio. Adagio

17. Gazebo Dances: IV. Tarantella. Allegro

18. Yiddish Dances: I. Khosidl. Andante

19. Yiddish Dances: II. Terkishe. Allegro molto

20. Yiddish Dances: III. Doina. Meno mosso, rubato

21. Yiddish Dances: IV. Hora. Andante con moto - Più mosso

22. Yiddish Dances: V. Freylachs. Allegro molto - Tempo di Khosidl

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