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WHITE DAWN - SONGS AND SOUNDSCAPES BY DAVID LUMSDAINE

 
WHITE DAWN - SONGS AND SOUNDSCAPES BY DAVID LUMSDAINE-Voices and Chamber Ensemble-Vocal Collection
ID: MSV28519 (EAN: 809730851926)  | 2 CD | DDD
Released in: 2010
LABEL:
METIER
Collection:
Vocal Collection
Subcollection:
Voices and Chamber Ensemble
Composers:
LUMSDAINE, David
Interprets:
LAWSON, Peter (piano) | PRICE, Jonathan (cello) | ROGERS, Lesley-Jane (soprano) | TURNER, John (recorder)
Ensembles:
Gemini
Conductors:
BRABBINS, Martyn
Other info:

David Lumsdaine's work is mostly rooted in Australia where he was born though he now lives in the UK. This unique and intriguing set includes pieces for a variety of instruments (not all are vocal) a number of which relate to the Australian landscape and the sounds of its unique wildlife - which are also captured in live 'outback' recordings demonstrating the voices of the birds and creatures which inspired some of the works.

The music itself is most approachable and well written. Definitely an important addition to the modern music repertoire.
Tracklist
 

CD 1
LUMSDAINE, David (b.1931) 
1. Australian Soundscape 1: The billabong at sunset (Lake Emu)4:44 
A Little Cantata, Tracey Chadwell, in memoriam 
2. Instrumental0:46 
3. High Mountain Meadow0:29 
4. Instrumental0:31 
5. I gave you some scores0:33 
6. This cricket, that grasshopper1:13 
7. Australian Soundscapes II: Frogs at night6:07 
8. Blue upon Blue7:24 
9. Australian Soundscapes III: Raven Cry3:56 
Six Postcard Pieces 
10. Ouverture0:57 
11. March0:31 
12. Rhapsody0:52 
13. Nocturne0:21 
14. Sonata1:35 
15. Toccata0:28 
16. Australian Soundscape IV: Serenade5:22 
17. A tree telling of Orpheus24:33 

CD 2
1. Australian Soundscape V: Hunting a Crestee Bellbird for Dr Gilbert at Palm Creek7:04 
2. Metamorphosis at Mullet Creek2:40 
A Norfolk Songbook 
3. Gallows Hill3:42 
4. Hare0:51 
5. The world oozing2:21 
6. Hedgerow0:18 
7. Wind shouts0:36 
8. Barn Owl2:37 
9. Gulls jostling0:44 
10. Rainbow Dance1:23 
11. Black sky0:43 
12. Spring tide4:54 
Cambewarra 
13. Cambewarra I11:43 
14. Cambewarra II8:34 
15. Cambewarra III11:02 

Review:
 

“This double CD has ... seen the light of day and, like a rare flower, at last blossomed into being. Every note is perfectly placed and none wasted ... all the participants interpret this music with consummate skill and devotion to detail.” - Richard Leigh Harris (Tempo)

“An unusual but rewarding feature… is the five Australian Soundcapes. All the perfomers enter Lumsdaine's musical world with skill and enthusiasm, and perform a representative programme of his music with which any composer would be delighted. We can enjoy exploring the works of one of Australia's most creative and individual musicians.” - Andrew Mayes (MusicWeb)

“This is challenging music for the listener… but not without its rewards. The sound recording is excellent, though the cellist's breathing is rather audible in Blue on Blue. The booklet is glossy and informative, with biographies, poem texts and interesting and well-written notes by [Anthony] Gilbert. More than a full CD's worth of [Lumsdaine's] works here that any lover of contemporary music should be familiar with.” - Byzantion (MusicWeb)


 

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