Usually enchanting but sometimes not always relaxing, this disc of song cycles by Warlock and Vaughan Williams will be unfailingly compelling listening for lovers of the English art song. While Warlock's radiantly romantic setting of Yeats' "The Curlew" for voice, flute, cor anglais, and string quartet and Vaughan Williams' warmly pastoral setting of Houseman's "On Wenlock Edge" for string quartet and piano are nearly irresistible, Vaughan Williams' Ten Blake Songs for voice and only a solo oboe can be rougher going. ...
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Usually enchanting but sometimes not always relaxing, this disc of song cycles by Warlock and Vaughan Williams will be unfailingly compelling listening for lovers of the English art song. While Warlock's radiantly romantic setting of Yeats' "The Curlew" for voice, flute, cor anglais, and string quartet and Vaughan Williams' warmly pastoral setting of Houseman's "On Wenlock Edge" for string quartet and piano are nearly irresistible, Vaughan Williams' Ten Blake Songs for voice and only a solo oboe can be rougher going. Vaughan Williams's gives Blake's seemingly naïve but actually profound poems perhaps too coy vocal melodies and possibly too cunning oboe accompaniments, and those without sympathy for the faux-bucolic conceit may find the Blake Songs affected.But even they may be convinced by these performances by Ian Partridge and the Music Group of London. No weak-kneed English tenor, Partridge is a robust though not insensitive tenor who lives and breathes the music as much as he sings and performs it....
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Good. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item and case may have light wear. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
