Arthur Somervell: Piano Concerto in A minor "Highland" (1921)
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by / Orquesta Sinfónica de la BBC Escocesa dirigida por Martyn Brabbins. Piano: Martin Roscoe.
I. Allegro moderato (0:00)
II. Adagio (11:59)
III. Allegro (20:11)
Sir Arthur Somervell is remembered for composing straightforward songs and song cycles such as A Shropshire’s Lad or Maud, the latter based on Alfred Tennyson’s poetry. His concertante output is not vast, yet its pieces became quite popular and played during his lifetime. His Piano Concerto “Highland” is originated in his late career as a piece for young pianist Jesse Munro; its spirit is filled with traditional and “catchy” Scottish Highland melodies.
Sir Arthur Somervell es recordado por componer canciones y ciclos de canciones muy directos tales como A Shropshire’s Lad o Maud, éste basado en la poesía de Alfred Tennyson. Su obra concertante no es vasta, pero dichas piezas se volvieron muy populares durante su vida. Su Concierto para Piano “Highland” se origina tarde en su carrera como regalo para el joven pianista Jesse Munro; su espíritu está lleno de melodías tradicionales y “pegajosas” de las tierras altas de Escocia.
Image/imagen: Highland Scene / Escena en las Tierras Altas. Jessie T. Kingsley-Tarpey. 1906.
I. Allegro moderato (0:00)
II. Adagio (11:59)
III. Allegro (20:11)
Sir Arthur Somervell is remembered for composing straightforward songs and song cycles such as A Shropshire’s Lad or Maud, the latter based on Alfred Tennyson’s poetry. His concertante output is not vast, yet its pieces became quite popular and played during his lifetime. His Piano Concerto “Highland” is originated in his late career as a piece for young pianist Jesse Munro; its spirit is filled with traditional and “catchy” Scottish Highland melodies.
Sir Arthur Somervell es recordado por componer canciones y ciclos de canciones muy directos tales como A Shropshire’s Lad o Maud, éste basado en la poesía de Alfred Tennyson. Su obra concertante no es vasta, pero dichas piezas se volvieron muy populares durante su vida. Su Concierto para Piano “Highland” se origina tarde en su carrera como regalo para el joven pianista Jesse Munro; su espíritu está lleno de melodías tradicionales y “pegajosas” de las tierras altas de Escocia.
Image/imagen: Highland Scene / Escena en las Tierras Altas. Jessie T. Kingsley-Tarpey. 1906.