John McCabe's "Symphony No. 4 & Flute Concerto" is a captivating journey through the realms of classical music, released in 1999 under the Hyperion label. This album showcases McCabe's mastery of composition, blending intricate symphonic structures with delicate flute concertos. The symphony, titled "Of Time and the River," is divided into two main movements, each exploring a range of emotions and tempos, from the vigorous "Allegro deciso" to the somber "Mesto." The flute concerto, on the other hand, offers a lighter yet equally complex experience, with ten distinct movements that highlight the flute's versatility and McCabe's skill in orchestration. Spanning 56 minutes, this album is a testament to McCabe's ability to create compelling narratives through music, making it a standout in the classical genre.
Tracks
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": Ia. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": Ib. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": Ic. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": Id. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": Ie. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": If. Molto adagioJohn McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": IIa. Largo –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": IIb. Largo –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": IIc. Largo –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": IId. Largo –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": IIe. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Symphony No. 4 "Of Time and the River": IIf. MestoJohn McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: I. Allegro vivo –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: II. Allegro vivo –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon
Flute Concerto: III. Maestoso. Adagio. Moderato –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: IV. Andante flessibile. Quasi allegretto. Moderato. –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: V. Come primaJohn McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: VI. Vivo –John McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon
Flute Concerto: VII. Moderato. Andante. Quasi allegretto –John McCabe, Emily Beynon, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: VIII. Lento con moto –John McCabe, Emily Beynon, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: IX. Allegro deciso –John McCabe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon, Vernon Handley
Flute Concerto: X. AndanteJohn McCabe, Vernon Handley, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Emily Beynon
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