"Edward Gardner, directing Benjamin Britten and the London Philharmonic Orchestra"
Violent storms are expected to hit starting tonight, according to Environment Canada, who has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for heavy rain and wind gusts. Meanwhile, in the world of classical music, Edward Gardner, the British conductor known for his frequent releases, has just unveiled a new CD.
The latest release, under the Angel/EMI label, features Gardner conducting the London Philharmonic in a collection of Benjamin Britten's music from concerts in 2021 and 2022. The CD includes Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem and a suite from the ballet The Prince of the Pagodas.
The Sinfonia da Requiem on the CD is less violent than some major references, such as Kempe's version, while the orchestration of Winter Words on the CD highlights their strangeness. The originality of having Winter Words on the CD, with its 2021 orchestration, is a significant aspect.
The joy of the coupling of the Sinfonia da Requiem with Winter Words is a major interest of the CD. The pairing of the Sinfonia da Requiem with Winter Words, orchestrated by Robin Holloway in 2021, is a notable feature of the CD. The CD also includes a suite from the rarely heard ballet The Prince of the Pagodas.
This CD is an example of a publication that remains interesting or useful, showcasing Gardner's dedication to highlighting significant orchestral works and British repertoire.
In other news, Publications BLD, the publisher of "Les Débrouillards", has lost its general director, and magazine editor Isabelle Vaillancourt passed away on Sunday.
In the realm of classical music, the latest release under the Angel/EMI label offers a captivating blend of culture with entertainment, featuring Edward Gardner conducting the London Philharmonic and offering a suite from the ballet "The Prince of the Pagodas" alongside Benjamin Britten's "Sinfonia da Requiem" and "Winter Words." meanwhile, the world of publishing mourns the loss of Isabelle Vaillancourt, the editor of "Les Débrouillards," who recently passed away.
