BLISS / RUBBRA / ARNOLD / ADDISON: British Modern, Vol. 1

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Discourse for Orchestra (original 1957 version) (more info)
Performed by: Louisville Orchestra
Composed by: Arthur Bliss
Conducted by: Robert S. Whitney


1. I. A preliminary survey: Moderato — Larghetto - 2:54
2. II. A more disturbing view: Con moto e risoluto - 1:46
3. III. A gayer one: Vivace - 3:24
4. IV. A contemplative one: Andante tranquillo - 4:56
5. V. A Restatement of Movement I with a brief return to Movement III, leading to … - 3:52
6. VI. The peroration, and a quiet and enigmatic close. - 2:46


Improvisation for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89 (more info)
Performed by: Louisville Orchestra
Composed by: Edmund Rubbra
Conducted by: Robert S. Whitney
Sidney Harth, violin


7. Improvisation for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 89 - 12:35


Concerto for 2 Violins and String Orchestra, Op. 77 (more info)
Performed by: Louisville Orchestra
Composed by: Malcolm Arnold
Conducted by: Jorge Mester
Peter McHugh, violin
Paul Kling, violin


8. I. Allegro risoluto - 6:02
9. II. Andantino - 8:29
10. III. Vivace - 2:48


Concerto for Trumpet, Strings and Percussion (more info)
Performed by: Louisville Orchestra
Composed by: John Addison
Conducted by: Jorge Mester
Leon Napier, trumpet


11. I. Allegretto - 6:16
12. II. Adagio misterioso - 6:07
13. III. Allegro con brio - 5:25

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