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Bliss – Elgar – Williamson
Tom Bell
The Harrison and Harrison organ of Durham Cathedral
Description
This début recording from virtuoso organist, Tom Bell, showcases works by three twentieth-century Masters of the King’s, or Queen’s, Music: Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Arthur Bliss, and Malcolm Williamson. Recorded on the magnificent Harrison organ in Durham Cathedral, the recording features transcriptions of orchestral works by Bliss, together with original organ works by Elgar and Williamson – including the latter’s monumental Symphony for Organ.
Track List
Overture (Caesar and Cleopatra) – Arthur Bliss (1891–1975) arr. Robert Gower (b. 1952)
3:22March (Things to Come) – Bliss arr. Gower
2:22Ballet for Children (Things to Come) – Bliss arr. Gower
4:27Intermezzo (Miracle in the Gorbals) – Bliss arr. Gower
3:24 Fanfare for the Lord Mayor of London – Bliss arr. Gower
2:00 Bridal Ceremony (Adam Zero) – Bliss arr. Gower
3:32From Vesper Voluntaries – Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934)
III Andantino
3:18 V Poco lento
2:38 VI Moderato
1:42 The Tame Bear (Wand of Youth, Suite 2) – Elgar arr. Bernard Walker (1901-99)
2:14 Seven Waves Away – Bliss arr. Gower
2:25Symphony for Organ – Malcolm Williamson (1931–2003)
40:091 Prelude
2:48 2 Sonata
8:04 3 Aria I
7:404 Toccata
4:23 5 Aria II Passacaglia
8:12 6 Paean
9:01The Rout Trot – Bliss arr. Gower
2:59 Total Playing time: 74:33
Production credits
Recorded 29-31 October 2012 in Durham Cathedral
Recording producer: Elizabeth Burgess
Recording engineer: Andrew Post
Console Assistant: Charles Wooler
Edited by Andrew Post and Gary Cole
Sample audio extracts
Reviews
‘It [Williamson’s organ Symphony} is a work of immense power and profundity that grips the listener and will not let go. It alone would be enough to rank Williamson with Howells and Leighton among the foremost British composers for the organ in the 20th century….HIs symphony is brilliantly played here by Tom Bell on the organ of Durham Cathedral, an instrument that seems ideally suited to it’ American Record Guide July-August 2013
‘This is a marvellous recording, full of light, from a charismatic and virtuosic musician.’ Organists’ Review June 2013
‘This is a marvellous recording, full of light, from a charismatic and virtuosic musician.’ Organists’ Review June 2013
