Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Percy Grainger's musical genius with "Grainger: Vol. 5 - Works for Chorus & Orchestra 2." Released in 1997 under the Chandos label, this album is a captivating journey through a diverse collection of choral and orchestral works that showcase Grainger's unique compositional style and innovative spirit.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album features 18 tracks that range from the hauntingly beautiful "The Widow's Party" to the lively and energetic "Country Gardens." Grainger's eclectic influences are evident throughout, drawing from folk melodies, classical forms, and his own inventive compositions. The album includes notable pieces such as "The Sea-Wife," "We Have Fed Our Sea for a Thousand Years," and "Lincolnshire Posy: VI. The Lost Lady Found," each offering a distinct musical experience.
Performances by the Joyful Company of Singers, the City of London Sinfonia, and conducted by Richard Hickox bring these works to life with precision and passion. The album is part of The Grainger Edition, a series dedicated to preserving and presenting the extensive and varied works of Percy Grainger. Whether you're a longtime fan of Grainger's music or a newcomer exploring his compositions, this album offers a compelling and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
The Widow`s PartyPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
The Sea-WifePercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Geoffrey Tozer, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
The Running of ShindlandPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
We Have Fed Our Sea for a Thousand YearsPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
Kipling Jungle Book Cycle: IX. Tiger-TigerPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
Love song of Har DyalPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
Country GardensPercy Grainger, Geoffrey Tozer
The Immovable Do, "The Ciphering C"Percy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Mock Morris (Version for Orchestra)Percy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Collean Dhas (The Valley Lay Smiling)Percy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Scotch Strathspey and ReelPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
DreameryPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Colonial Song, "Up-Country Song"Percy Grainger, Pamela Helen Stephen, Mark Padmore
My Robin is to the Greenwod GonePercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia
Harvest Hymn, "Harvest Time in Sweden"Percy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
Handel in the Strand (Version for Piano)Percy Grainger, Geoffrey Tozer
Lord Maxwell`s GoodnightPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Stephen Varcoe
Lincolnshire Posy: VI. The Lost Lady FoundPercy Grainger, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia, Joyful Company Of Singers, Peter Broadbent
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