Docker: 3 Contrasts, Scènes de ballet & Pastiche Variations Classical Orchestral & Concertos Naxos

Docker: 3 Contrasts, Scènes de ballet & Pastiche Variations

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Docker: 3 Contrasts, Scènes de ballet & Pastiche Variations

Label Catalogue Number:
8.574322

Running Time: 01:17:56

Release Date: May 2022
Originally recorded in 2021

Genre:
Classical
Orchestral & Concertos

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Robert Docker was one of the giants of light music – a composer and arranger whose works graced stage, screen, radio and television. Two of his best pieces were written for piano and orchestra: Legend, which can rank alongside Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto (Naxos 8.554323); and the brilliantly witty inventions of the Pastiche Variations. Not only was Docker a distinguished orchestrator, he was also a rich melodist as his classic Scèneduba illustrates, while the composer’s impish humour can be savoured in Tabarinage. Docker’s early training as a classical violinist fully equipped him to explore the British pastoral tradition in the languid and beautiful Air.

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“…The disc ends with the highly enjoyable Pastiche Variations, also with piano soloist (William Davies again) and also a World Première Recording, which brings an excellent disc to a close with high spirits.”

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

Interpretation **** Sound Quality ***** Repertoire Value **** Booklet **

“…As with the previous albums, specialists of the genre are called upon. Barry Knight conducts the Irish RTÉ Concert Orchestra with the necessary suppleness and ease, while pianist William Davies and oboist David Presley ensure a high level of solo performance. The individual pieces are explained in the English-language booklet, but the biographical information on Docker is meager. But even without any special background knowledge, you can easily indulge in the original, melodically attractive compositions with the best sound.”

Karin Cooper – Klassik.com – 28 November 2022

“Delightful, committed playing by all the performers.”

John France – MusicWeb-International.com – 19 May 2022

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