Edward German: Orchestral Works Classical Orchestral & Concertos Naxos

Edward German: Orchestral Works

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NA 5171

Edward German: Orchestral Works

Label Catalogue Number:
8.555171

Running Time: 01:07:25

Release Date: August 2022
Originally recorded in 2021

Genre:
Classical
Orchestral & Concertos

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Acknowledged by Sir Arthur Sullivan as his musical heir, Edward German enjoyed huge acclaim during his lifetime. His dances are ‘charged with the fragrant essence of the greenwood’ and the Overture to Nell Gwyn, with its richly English themes, explains Elgar’s liking for German’s music. The gloriously romanticized Gipsy Suite pays subtle homage to Dvorák; the dances from Henry VIII were responsible for his early celebrity; and Tom Jones (on 8.660270-71) and Merrie England were two of his greatest stage successes. Conductor Adrian Leaper is a prominent conductor in Naxos’ roster and in addition to those light music discs he has also recorded formidable recordings of Elgar and Wieniawski (8.572952), and Havergal Brian (8.572014), among many others.

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Highly Recommended

“… One instantly recognises the hand of a master – as with Eric Coates, the bar is set far higher. These charming pieces were written for a production of English Nell;
German being the choice of lead actress Marie Tempest, who insisted he be approached for the music…Glittering music, in good performances from the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and Adrian Leaper.”

Em Marshall-Luck – Spirited Magazine 2023 (Issue 23) – June 2023

“… Much of his [German’s] output is for the stage, as is all the music on this program. Of the 20 tracks of this release, all but three are dances. My personal favorite is the Romeo and Juliet dances – lovely, elegant, and charming – but then these adjectives could be applied to much else as well; each listener will discover his or her own favorites… Performances are top-notch, with Adrian Leaper conducting the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra with verve and obvious love for the music.”

Robert Markow – Fanfare – March/April 2023

“… Even his [German] “light” music is carefully fashioned and detailed. The orchestration constantly shows a flawless choice of instruments placed in the register where they’ll make the best effect… Performances, conducting and sound are all first-string.”

Don O’Connor – American Record Guide – January/February 2023

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