Neil Thomson, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Peter Shepherd Scarevess - Clarke(1960-) The Prophecies Of Merlin : Peter Sheppard Skarved(Vn)Neil Thomson / Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra - Import CD

Credits:

Neil Thomson, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Peter Shepherd Scarevess

Description:

Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade seems to have been relocated to medieval England in this dramatic new work. Composer Nigel Clarke was born in England and is now based in Brussels. He is popular for his brass band works with a contemporary musical language. This "Merlin's Prophecy," billed as a "symphony with violins," is a symphonic suite-like work in which the solo violin is active throughout. The violin is played by Merlin, the prophet and sorcerer from the "History of the Britannian Kings" written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century, and the five movements depict scenes in which Merlin appears, ranging from stormy intensity to mysterious and meditative expressions set in forests and on the sea, as well as the work's originator, the The virtuoso Peter Shepherd Scaves plays it in all directions, and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Neil Thomson, provides dynamic support. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.The Prophecies of Merlin, Symphony for Violin and Orchestra~Tapestry I: Calidon Wood
2.The Prophecies of Merlin, Symphony for Violin and Orchestra~Tapestry II: Calaterium Forest
3.The Prophecies of Merlin, Symphony for Violin and Orchestra~Tapestry III: Severn Sea
4.The Prophecies of Merlin, Symphony for Violin and Orchestra~Tapestry IV: Canute's Wood
5.The Prophecies of Merlin, Symphony for Violin and Orchestra~Tapestry V: Daneian Forest