War's Embers - Englische Lieder (CD)

Mit Werken von: Clifford Benson (1946-2007) , Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) , Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) , William Denis Browne (1888-1915) , Ernest Farrar (1885-1918) , George Butterworth (1885-1916)

Mitwirkende: Martyn Hill, Stephen Varcoe, Michael George

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Lieder von Finzi, Gurney, Farrar, Browne, Kelly, Butterworth

Künstler:: Michael George, Martyn Hill, Stephen Varcoe, Clifford Benson
Label:: Hyperion
Aufnahmejahr ca.:: 1987
UPC/EAN:: 0034571152370
Erscheinungstermin:: 1.4.2006
Serie:: Helios

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Of all the world’s great wars none has been more pointless or more prodigal of human life than that of 1914–1918. No one wanted it—not even the Austrians, understandably apprehensive of their tenuous hold over the Balkan states after the heir to the Hapsburg Empire had been assassinated at Sarajevo. Europe drifted into the conflict through the sheer incompetence of its leaders and the inability of anyone, at any level, to envisage the degree of devastation that would be unleashed. Millions of young men, urged on by vainglorious and dunderheaded military commanders, leapt to the slaughter and took with them talents that the world could ill afford to lose. Not least among the wasted lives were those of the little group of English composers whose achievements—considerable or pitiably embryonic as may be—are celebrated in this collection.

The choice of songs and composers calls for an explanation. The greater number of songs are by Ivor Gurney, because in terms of actual achievement, both as composer and poet, he is the outstanding figure of the group. Moreover, although he was not killed on the field of battle his fate was in some ways worse than that of those whose lives were summarily ended. He has emerged as one of the symbolic figures of his time: his poems a fierce and truthful report of war and its consequences, his songs the paradigm of genius wasted in its prime. Many of his songs have been recorded elsewhere, but there are still gaps and it is some of these that this collection seeks to fill.

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'If you enjoy English song, this set is a must ... The singers are Britain's best, and their excellence is matched by the accompaniments of Clifford Benson' (BBC Music Magazine)

'An indispensable collection for those who know the repertoire; a revelation to those who do not' (Gramophone)

'Lovely performances; beautiful sound. If you missed out first time round, don't hesitate now' (Hi Fi News)