Album · 1996
The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute
- Released
- 1996
- Label
- BBC Radio Classics
- Catalogue no.
- 15656 91817
- Tracklist
- 39 tracks
- Length
- 2:32:04
- Country
- GB
“The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute” is an album by Sir Malcolm Arnold, released in 1996 on BBC Radio Classics. The original release has 39 tracks with a running time of 2:32:04. The line-up features Malcolm Arnold (conductor), English Chamber Orchestra (performing orchestra), BBC Philharmonic (performing orchestra), BBC Symphony Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Osian Ellis (harp).
Who played on The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute
- Malcolm Arnold conductor on 34 tracks
- English Chamber Orchestra performing orchestra on 14 tracks
- BBC Philharmonic performing orchestra on 5 tracks
- BBC Symphony Orchestra performing orchestra on 5 tracks
- Osian Ellis harp on 5 tracks
- Pamela Bowden contralto vocals on 5 tracks
- London Philharmonic Orchestra performing orchestra on 4 tracks
- Alan Civil horn on 3 tracks
- Alan Loveday violin on 3 tracks
- Cyril Smith piano on 3 tracks
- Frances Mason violin on 3 tracks
- Phyllis Sellick piano on 3 tracks
- Roger Best viola on 3 tracks
- Royal Northern Sinfonia performing orchestra on 3 tracks
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing orchestra on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- 1-1 Peterloo - Overture, op. 97 — Malcolm Arnold 8:48
- 1-2 Concerto for Two Pianos (Three Hands), op. 104: I. Allegro moderato — Malcolm Arnold 5:32
- 1-3 Concerto for Two Pianos (Three Hands), op. 104: II. Andante — Malcolm Arnold 4:23
- 1-4 Concerto for Two Pianos (Three Hands), op. 104: III. Allegro — Malcolm Arnold 3:25
- 1-5 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: Prelude — Malcolm Arnold 1:25
- 1-6 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: The Place of the Annunciation — Malcolm Arnold 4:49
- 1-7 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: The Inn at Bethlehem — Malcolm Arnold 8:43
- 1-8 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: Susanna's Dance — Malcolm Arnold 2:36
- 1-9 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: Shepherd's Song — Malcolm Arnold 2:56
- 1-10 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: Arak's Scene — Malcolm Arnold 3:10
- 1-11 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: Processional Hymn — Malcolm Arnold 2:12
- 1-12 Song of Simeon (A Nativity Masque), op. 69: Outside the Temple — Malcolm Arnold 3:11
- 1-13 Viola Concerto, op. 108: I. Allegro con spirito — Malcolm Arnold 7:30
- 1-14 Viola Concerto, op. 108: II. Andante con moto — Malcolm Arnold 8:30
- 1-15 Viola Concerto, op. 108: III. Allegro vivace — Malcolm Arnold 2:40
- 1-16 Four Cornish Dances, op. 91: I. Vivace — Malcolm Arnold 1:34
- 1-17 Four Cornish Dances, op. 91: II. Andantino — Malcolm Arnold 3:05
- 1-18 Four Cornish Dances, op. 91: III. Con moto e sempre senza parodia — Malcolm Arnold 2:18
- 1-19 Four Cornish Dances, op. 91: IV. Allegro ma non troppo — Malcolm Arnold 2:28
- 2-1 The Fair Field - Overture, op. 110 — Malcolm Arnold 9:23
- 2-2 Concerto for Two Violins, op. 77: I. Allegro Risoluto — Malcolm Arnold 6:10
- 2-3 Concerto for Two Violins, op. 77: II. Andantino — Malcolm Arnold 8:02
- 2-4 Concerto for Two Violins, op. 77: III. Vivace — Malcolm Arnold 3:00
- 2-5 Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: I. Lament — Malcolm Arnold 2:30
- 2-6 Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: II. March — Malcolm Arnold 1:29
- 2-7 Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: III. Nocturne — Malcolm Arnold 2:23
- 2-8 Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: IV. Scherzo — Malcolm Arnold 1:40
- 2-9 Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: V. Finale — Malcolm Arnold 1:25
- 2-10 Sinfonietta no. 1, op. 48: I. Allegro comodo — Malcolm Arnold 3:32
- 2-11 Sinfonietta no. 1, op. 48: II. Allegretto — Malcolm Arnold 3:58
- 2-12 Sinfonietta no. 1, op. 48: III. Allegro con brio — Malcolm Arnold 2:49
- 2-13 Horn Concerto no. 2, op. 58: I. Con energia — Malcolm Arnold 4:53
- 2-14 Horn Concerto no. 2, op. 58: II. Andante grazioso — Malcolm Arnold 3:36
- 2-15 Horn Concerto no. 2, op. 58: III. Vivace — Malcolm Arnold 3:36
- 2-16 Five Blake Songs, op. 66: I. Moderato — Malcolm Arnold 2:02
- 2-17 Five Blake Songs, op. 66: II. Allegro — Malcolm Arnold 2:02
- 2-18 Five Blake Songs, op. 66: III. Allegretto — Malcolm Arnold 2:56
- 2-19 Five Blake Songs, op. 66: IV. Andante con moto — Malcolm Arnold 4:17
- 2-20 Five Blake Songs, op. 66: V. Lento — Malcolm Arnold 3:07
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute?
The line-up of The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute includes Malcolm Arnold (conductor), English Chamber Orchestra (performing orchestra), BBC Philharmonic (performing orchestra), BBC Symphony Orchestra (performing orchestra), Osian Ellis (harp), Pamela Bowden (contralto vocals), London Philharmonic Orchestra (performing orchestra) and Alan Civil (horn).
Which label released The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute?
The Composer, the Conductor: A 75th Birthday Tribute was released in 1996 on BBC Radio Classics (15656 91817).
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