Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Roger Quilter's "Quilter: Where the Rainbow Ends / Country Pieces," a captivating orchestral journey released on February 23, 1994, under the Marco-Polo label. This album is a delightful exploration of Quilter's compositions, spanning a little over an hour and nine minutes of pure musical bliss.
The album opens with "A Children's Overture," setting the stage for a whimsical adventure through "Where the Rainbow Ends Suite," a six-movement orchestral suite that paints vivid musical pictures of rainbow lands, will-o'-the-wisps, fairy frolics, and goblin forests. Quilter's mastery of orchestration shines through in these enchanting pieces.
The album continues with "As You Like It, Op. 21," a four-movement suite inspired by Shakespeare's pastoral comedy. Each movement offers a unique musical landscape, from the cheerful "Shepherd's Holiday" to the lively "Country Dance."
"Country Pieces, Op. 27" follows, presenting four charming character pieces that evoke the rustic beauty of the English countryside. The suite includes the soothing "Shepherd Song," the mischievous "Goblins," the gentle "Forest Lullaby," and the lively "Pipe and Tabor."
The album concludes with "The Rake," a five-movement suite that tells the story of a rake's adventures, and "3 English Dances, Op. 11," a trio of lively dances that showcase Quilter's skill in composing engaging and energetic pieces. The album closes with the elegant "Rosme Waltz," a concert waltz that leaves the listener with a sense of musical satisfaction.
Roger Quilter's "Quilter: Where the Rainbow Ends / Country Pieces" is a testament to the composer's ability to create vivid musical landscapes that transport the listener to another world. This album is a treasure trove of orchestral delights that will captivate and enchant music lovers of all kinds.
Tracks
A Children's OvertureRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Where the Rainbow Ends Suite: No. 1a Rainbow Land (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Where the Rainbow Ends Suite: No. 1b Will O' the Wisp (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Where the Rainbow Ends Suite: No. 2 Rosamund (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Where the Rainbow Ends Suite: No. 3 Fairy Frolic (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Where the Rainbow Ends Suite: No. 4 Goblin Forest (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
As You Like It, Op. 21: No. 1 Shepherd's Holiday (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
As You Like It, Op. 21: II. Evening in the ForestRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
As You Like It, Op. 21: No. 3 Merry Pranks (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
As You Like It, Op. 21: No. 4 Country Dance (Version for orchestra)Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Country Pieces, Op. 27: No. 1 Shepherd SongRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Country Pieces, Op. 27: No. 2 GoblinsRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Country Pieces, Op. 27: No. 3 Forest LullabyRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Country Pieces, Op. 27: No. 4 Pipe and TaborRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
The Rake: No. 1 Dance at the FeastRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
The Rake: No. 2 the Light-Hearted LadyRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
The Rake: No. 3 the Frolicsome FriendRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
The Rake: No. 4 AllurementRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
The Rake: No. 5 Midnight RevelsRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
3 English Dances, Op. 11: No. 1 Allegro giocosoRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
3 English Dances, Op. 11: No. 2 Allegro scherzandoRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
3 English Dances, Op. 11: No. 3 Allegro ma non troppo ma con spiritoRoger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
Rosme Waltz: Concert Waltz from "Rosme"Roger Quilter, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
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