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Peter Maxwell Davies - Peter Maxwell Davies: Black Pentecost & Stone Litany (LP)

Peter Maxwell Davies

2014
11 tracks
1 uur, 16 min

Peter Maxwell Davies: Black Pentecost & Stone Litany

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Product Description

Dive into the captivating world of Peter Maxwell Davies with his compelling album "Black Pentecost & Stone Litany." Released on September 2, 2014, under the prestigious Naxos label, this album is a testament to Davies' mastery of composition. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of intricate and evocative pieces. The first half of the album is dedicated to "Black Pentecost," a four-movement work that explores a range of emotions and themes, from the dramatic and intense to the contemplative and reflective. The second half features "Stone Litany," a suite inspired by the Icelandic sagas, with each movement named after characters and themes from these ancient tales. Davies' unique ability to blend narrative and music makes this album a fascinating exploration of storytelling through sound. Whether you're a long-time fan of Davies' work or a newcomer to his compositions, this album offers a rewarding and engaging listening experience.

Tracks

Black Pentecost: I. Adagio - Allegro moltoPeter Maxwell Davies, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
18:19
Black Pentecost: II. Black Star, Operation Black Star Was How They Described ItPeter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, David Wilson-Johnson, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
10:10
Black Pentecost: III. Bella Budge Presided over a Dimishing Republic of HensPeter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
7:37
Black Pentecost: IV. It Is a Pity That the Whole Life and Economy of the Island...Peter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, David Wilson-Johnson, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
17:51
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": Molto lento - Andante -Peter Maxwell Davies, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
4:19
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": The Runic Alphabet. Recitativo lento -Peter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
1:22
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": Allegretto -Peter Maxwell Davies, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:31
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": Ingibjorg the Fair Widow. Andante flessibile -Peter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:05
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": Allegro molto -Peter Maxwell Davies, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
3:12
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": Lothbrokar's Sons. Moderato -Peter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
6:59
Stone Litany, "Runes from a House of the Dead": Max the Mighty. Recitativo lento molto flessibilePeter Maxwell Davies, Della Jones, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
2:05

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Peter Maxwell Davies: Black Pentecost & Stone Litany
Artist: Peter Maxwell Davies
Album release date: 2 september 2014
Label: Naxos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 16 min
Tracks: 11 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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