ENDEIT

Album · 1996

Farewell to Philosophy

by Gavin Bryars

Released
26 September 1996
Label
Point Music
Catalogue no.
454 126-2
Tracklist
13 tracks
Length
1:15:06
Country
US

“Farewell to Philosophy” is an album by Gavin Bryars, released in 1996 on Point Music. The original release has 13 tracks with a running time of 1:15:06. The line-up features English Chamber Orchestra (performing orchestra), James Judd (conductor), Julian Lloyd Webber (cello), Bill Cahn (percussion) and Bob Becker (percussion).

Who played on Farewell to Philosophy

  • English Chamber Orchestra performing orchestra on 10 tracks
  • James Judd conductor on 10 tracks
  • Julian Lloyd Webber cello on 7 tracks
  • Bill Cahn percussion on 3 tracks
  • Bob Becker percussion on 3 tracks
  • Charlie Haden instruments on 3 tracks
  • John Wyre percussion on 3 tracks
  • Robin Engelman percussion on 3 tracks
  • Russell Hartenberger percussion on 3 tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": I. 9:13
  2. 2 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": II. Piu mosso 4:53
  3. 3 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": III. 4:37
  4. 4 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": IV. 2:04
  5. 5 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": V. The Philosopher 2:09
  6. 6 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy": VI. Poco meno mosso 6:11
  7. 7 Cello Concerto "Farewell to Philosophy: VII. "Farewell": a tempo 6:03
  8. 8 One Last Bar, Then Joe Can Sing: I. Lento 8:28
  9. 9 One Last Bar, Then Joe Can Sing: II. Piu mosso 7:42
  10. 10 One Last Bar, Then Joe Can Sing: III. Coda 2:52
  11. 11 By the Vaar: I. 8:40
  12. 12 By the Vaar: II. 9:02
  13. 13 By the Vaar: III. Epilogue 3:12

More albums by Gavin Bryars

Hommages 1981 · Les Disques du Crépuscule Three Viennese Dancers 1986 · ECM New Series After the Requiem 1991 · ECM New Series Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet 1993 · Point Music Vita Nova 1994 · ECM Records The Last Days 1995 · Argo A Man in a Room, Gambling 1997 · Point Music Cadman Requiem 1999 · Point Music Biped 2001 · GB Records Three String Quartets 2002 · Black Box I Have Heard It Said: Music of Gavin Bryars 2002 · CBC Records Lockerbie Memorial Concert 2003 · GB Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Farewell to Philosophy?

The line-up of Farewell to Philosophy includes English Chamber Orchestra (performing orchestra), James Judd (conductor), Julian Lloyd Webber (cello), Bill Cahn (percussion), Bob Becker (percussion), Charlie Haden (instruments), John Wyre (percussion) and Robin Engelman (percussion).

Which label released Farewell to Philosophy?

Farewell to Philosophy was released in 1996 on Point Music (454 126-2).

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