Name: Song of the Birds by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra
Brand: Raphael Wallfisch
SKU: 743625215328
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Murrill: Concerto No.2 for cello and orchestra - 'The Song of the Birds'

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Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Sir George Dyson
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Dyson: - Prelude

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Dyson: - Fantasy

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Dyson: - Chaconne

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Rubbra: Soliloquy for cello and orchestra, Op.57

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Wood: Philharmonic Variations for cello and orchestra

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One is at first dubious. Song of the Birds (aka Cello Concerto No. 2 by Herbert Murrill)? Philharmonic Variations by Haydn Wood? One has of course heard of Edmund Rubbra and his Soliloquy for cello and orchestra sounds faintly familiar. But who is George Dyson and what is his Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra? Who are the composers and what are these works? The short answer is that these are works for cello and orchestra composed by Englishmen in the years surrounding WWII. The shorter answer is: two bright pieces and two dull pieces. Cellist Raphael Wallfisch brings his customary virtuosity and sensitivity to all his performances. Conductor Vernon Handley brings his usual strength and stolidness to all his performances. The BBC Concert Orchestra brings its standard competence and professionalism to all its performances. But while Rubbra's soulful Soliloquy and Dyson's splendid Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne sound superb in Wallfisch and Handley's performances, there is nothing they or anyone else could do to breathe life into Wood's dreary Philharmonic Variations or Murrill's dismal Song of the Birds. And it doesn't help that White Line's digital sound is dim and dull throughout. For folks who have to have everything Rubbra or Dyson ever wrote, this disc will fill out a shelf. For the casual listener, this disc will induce creeping catatonia.
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1. Murrill: Concerto No.2 for cello and orchestra - 'The Song of the Birds'

by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra

Cello: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Primary Artist: Vernon Handley
Raphael Wallfisch
Bbc Concert Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Orchestra: Bbc Concert Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Herbert Murrill; Composer
Conductor: Vernon Handley; Conductor
Producer: Fiona Shelmerdine; Production

2. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Prelude

by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra

Cello: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Primary Artist: Vernon Handley
Raphael Wallfisch
Bbc Concert Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Orchestra: Bbc Concert Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Sir George Dyson
George Dyson; Composer
Conductor: Vernon Handley; Conductor
Producer: Fiona Shelmerdine; Production

3. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Fantasy

by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra

Cello: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Primary Artist: Vernon Handley
Raphael Wallfisch
Bbc Concert Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Orchestra: Bbc Concert Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Sir George Dyson
George Dyson; Composer
Conductor: Vernon Handley; Conductor
Producer: Fiona Shelmerdine; Production

4. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Chaconne

by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra

Cello: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Primary Artist: Vernon Handley
Raphael Wallfisch
Bbc Concert Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Orchestra: Bbc Concert Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Sir George Dyson
George Dyson; Composer
Conductor: Vernon Handley; Conductor
Producer: Fiona Shelmerdine; Production

5. Rubbra: Soliloquy for cello and orchestra, Op.57

by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra

Cello: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Primary Artist: Vernon Handley
Raphael Wallfisch
Bbc Concert Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Orchestra: Bbc Concert Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Edmund Rubbra; Composer
Conductor: Vernon Handley; Conductor
Producer: Fiona Shelmerdine; Production

6. Wood: Philharmonic Variations for cello and orchestra

by Raphael Wallfisch, Vernon Handley, The Bbc Concert Orchestra

Cello: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Primary Artist: Vernon Handley
Raphael Wallfisch
Bbc Concert Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Raphael Wallfisch; Performer
Orchestra: Bbc Concert Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Haydn Wood; Composer
Conductor: Vernon Handley; Conductor
Producer: Fiona Shelmerdine; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

6 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 7 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1368x1368 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

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

Classical, Orchestral

Label

Decca (UMO)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No linguistic content

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Release Date

Nov 22, 2004

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UPC

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Song of the Birds

1. Murrill: Concerto No.2 for cello and orchestra - 'The Song of the Birds'

2. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Prelude

3. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Fantasy

4. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Chaconne

5. Rubbra: Soliloquy for cello and orchestra, Op.57

6. Wood: Philharmonic Variations for cello and orchestra

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Song of the Birds

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1. Murrill: Concerto No.2 for cello and orchestra - 'The Song of the Birds'

2. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Prelude

3. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Fantasy

4. Dyson: Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra - Chaconne

5. Rubbra: Soliloquy for cello and orchestra, Op.57

6. Wood: Philharmonic Variations for cello and orchestra

Technical Specifications