My England - A Collection Of Timeless English Concertos
This 2004 Resonance compilation celebrates the concerto tradition as it developed in England from the Romantic era through contemporary works. Spanning five discs, it brings together performances that illuminate how English composers approached the form—from sweeping 19th-century romanticism to fragmented modern structures. The selections move fluidly between periods, showing the evolution of instrumental virtuosity and harmonic language across centuries. What makes this collection compelling is its depth; rather than skimming surfaces, it allows each concerto space to breathe and develop. Whether you're new to English classical music or familiar with some corners of it, this set offers genuine surprises and reminders of why the concerto form has proven so enduring. It's scholarly without being austere, comprehensive without feeling like a checklist.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Romantic Modern Contemporary Concerto Orchestra |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Resonance |
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | 5xCD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Classical
- Style:
- Romantic, Modern, Contemporary, Concerto, Orchestra
- Label:
- Resonance (3)
- Country:
- UK
- Year:
- 2004
- . Gerald Finzi - Concerto For Clarinet And Strings In C Minor, Op.31
- . Ralph Vaughan Williams - Oboe Concerto In A Minor
- . Gustav Holst - A Fugal Concerto, H152, Op.40 No.2
- . John Gardner (5) - Concerto For Oboe And Strings, Op.193
- . Malcolm Arnold - Concerto No.1 For Clarinet And Strings, Op.20
- . Charles Villiers Stanford - Concerto For Clarinet And Orchestra In A Minor, Op.80
- . Joseph Horovitz - Concertante For Clarinet And Strings
- . Peter Hope (2) - Concertino For Bassoon
- . Gordon Jacob - Concerto No.1 For Oboe And Strings
- . John Gardner (5) - Flute Concerto, Op.220
- . Alan Rawsthorne - Concerto For Ten Instruments
- . Kenneth Leighton - Concertino For Recorder, Harpsichord And Strings, Op.88
- . Howard Blake - Violin Concerto 'The Leeds'
- 4-4. Christopher Gunning - Concerto For Saxophone And Orchestra 'On Hungerford Bridge' 19:08
- . Constant Lambert - Piano Concerto
- . Malcolm Arnold - Concerto No.2 For Clarinet And Orchestra, Op.115
- . Kenneth Leighton - Oboe Concerto, Op.23
- . Joseph Horovitz - Trumpet Concerto
- . Eric Fogg - Concerto In D For Bassoon
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