Roxanna Panufnik's "Beastly Tales" is a captivating choral album released on May 12, 2006, under Warner Classics. This enchanting collection is a musical retelling of classic fables, brought to life through Panufnik's distinctive compositional style. The album features a variety of tales, including "The Crocodile and the Monkey" and "The Frog and the Nightingale," each divided into multiple tracks that narrate the stories in a unique and engaging manner.
With a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, "Beastly Tales" offers a rich and immersive listening experience. Panufnik's work is known for its intricate and expressive choral writing, and this album is no exception. The compositions are both playful and profound, capturing the essence of each story while showcasing the versatility and skill of the performers.
Roxanna Panufnik is a renowned composer whose works often blend traditional and contemporary elements, creating a sound that is both familiar and innovative. Her ability to convey complex narratives through music is evident in "Beastly Tales," making it a standout addition to any classical music collection. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply appreciate well-crafted storytelling, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Beastly Tales, The Crocodile and the Monkey: On the Ganga's greenest isle lived Kuroop the crocodile (Narrator, Monkey, Mr Crocodile)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Crocodile and the Monkey: One day, Mrs Crocodile, gorged on mangoes, with a smile (Narrator, Mrs Crocodile, Mr Crocodile)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Crocodile and the Monkey: When the monkey saw Kuroop he let out a joyful whoop (Narrator, Monkey, Mr Crocodile)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Crocodile and the Monkey: Death by drowning, death by slaughter - death by land or death by water (Monkey, Narrator, Mr Crocodile)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Frog and the Nightingale: Brekek, ko-ash/Once upon a time a frog croaked away in Bingle Bog (Frog, Narrator, Nightingale, Creatures of the Bog)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Frog and the Nightingale: Next night when the nightingale shook her head and twitched her tail (Narrator, Nightingale, Frog)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Frog and the Nightingale: Though next morning it was raining, he began her vocal training (Narrator, Nightingale, Frog)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Frog and the Nightingale: Every day the frog who'd sold her songs for silver tried to scold her (Narrator, Frog, Nightingale)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise: Once or twice upon a time in the land of Runnyrhyme (Narrator, Hare, Mouse, Vole, Tortoise)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise: One day by the Fauna Fountain near the noble Mammal Mountain (Narrator, Hare, Mouse, Tortoise)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise: 'Here!' the hare said: 'Sunday noon'...So, at the appointed time all the beasts of Runnyrhyme (Hare, Narrator, General Public, Reporters, Secretary Bird, Tortoise)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise: Suddenly the dizzy hare saw a field of mushrooms where (Narrator, Hare)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise: Off the hare went, fancy-free. One hour passed, then two, then three (Narrator, Tortoise)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
Beastly Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise: But it was in fact the hare, with a calm insouciant air (Narrator, Pressmen, Will Wolf, Hare, Mole, Mouse)Roxanna Panufnik, Vikram Seth, Patricia Rozario/Yvonne Howard/Roderick Williams/City of London Sinfonia/Sian Edwards, Sian Edwards, City of London Sinfonia
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