Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of chamber music with "Songs of Sir Lennox Berkeley," a captivating album released in 2009 under the esteemed Chandos label. Comprising 33 tracks, this collection showcases the exquisite compositions of Lennox Berkeley, a renowned figure in the classical music realm. The album spans a diverse range of genres and moods, from the hauntingly beautiful "Tombeaux" series to the evocative settings of poems by W.H. Auden and Robert Herrick. With a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, it offers a rich tapestry of musical experiences that highlight Berkeley's mastery of form and emotion. Performed by the talented James Gilchrist and his collaborators, this album is a testament to the enduring power of chamber music to move and inspire. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Songs of Sir Lennox Berkeley" promises a deeply rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
D'un vanneur de blé aux ventsLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Tombeaux: No. 1, De SaphoLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Tombeaux: No. 2, De SocrateLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Tombeaux: No. 3, D'un fleuveLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Tombeaux: No. 4, De NarcisseLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Tombeaux: No. 5, De Don JuanLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
How Love Came InLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Night Covers Up the Rigid Land, Op. 14: II. Bells of CordobaLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Poems of W.H. Auden, Op. 53: No. 1, Lauds. Among the Leaves the Small Birds SingLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Poems of W.H. Auden, Op. 53: No. 2, O Lurcher-loving Collier, Black as NightLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Poems of W.H. Auden, Op. 53: No. 3, What's in Your Mind, My Dove, My ConeyLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Poems of W.H. Auden, Op. 53: No. 4, Eyes Look Into the WellLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Poems of W.H. Auden, Op. 53: No. 5, Carry Her Over the WaterLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Herrick Poems, Op. 89: No. 1, Now is Your Turne, Dearest, to Be-setLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Alison Nicholls
Five Herrick Poems, Op. 89: No. 2, Dearest of Thousands, Now the Time Draws NeareLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Alison Nicholls
Five Herrick Poems, Op. 89: No. 3, These Springs Were Maidens Once That Lov'dLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Alison Nicholls
Five Herrick Poems, Op. 89: No. 4, My God! Look on Me Withe'eyeLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Alison Nicholls
Five Herrick Poems, Op. 89: No. 5, If Nine Times You Your Bridegroom KisseLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Alison Nicholls
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 1, The Mighty Thoughts of an Old WorldLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 2, All Night a Wind of MusicLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 3, LesbosLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 4, Tonight the Winds Begin to RiseLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 5, Hurrahing in HarvestLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 6, Rich DaysLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Autumn's Legacy, Op. 58: No. 7, When We Were Idlers With the Loitering RillsLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Automne, Op. 60 No. 3Lennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Night Covers Up the Rigid Land, Op. 14 No. 2: No. 7, Ode du premier jour de MaiLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Sonnet, Op. 102Lennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Chinese Songs, Op. 78: No. 1, People Hide Their LoveLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Chinese Songs, Op. 78: No. 2, The Autumn WindLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Chinese Songs, Op. 78: No. 3, Dreaming of a Dead LadyLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Chinese Songs, Op. 78: No. 4, Late SpringLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
Five Chinese Songs, Op. 78: No. 5, The Riverside VillageLennox Berkeley, James Gilchrist, Anna Tilbrook
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