Sir Malcolm Arnold: Works For Flute

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Malcolm Arnold began his musical career as a trumpeter in the London Symphony Orchestra before rapidly establishing himself as one of Britain's finest modern composers. He's best known for his brilliant film score to The Bridge on the River Kwai, though he has a vast repertoire of orchestral music to his credit, including nine symphonies and numerous concertos. Arnold's music for flute and orchestra is perfectly suited to the artistry of James Galway, being lively, infectiously tuneful, and full of good humor. This is music you should get to know. --David Hurwitz

Sir Malcolm Arnold: Works For Flute, Music, Antony Pay, Malcolm Arnold, Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, James Galway Wind Quintet, James Galway, Gareth Hulse, Phillip Moll, Chamber, Classical, Classical Music, Concerto, Flute Concerto, Flute Solo/Sonata, Quintet for Five Woodwind Instruments, Trio for Three Woodwind Instruments
Arnold: The Complete Works for Clarinet
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Malcolm Arnold Clarinet Music
 Arnold: The Complete Works for Clarinet

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
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ASIN: B0000030VH
Release Date: 1995-04-18

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No.2 For Clarinets And Orchestra, Op.115 (1974): First Movement : Allegro Vivace
  2. Concerto No.2 For Clarinets And Orchestra, Op.115 (1974): Second Movement : Lento
  3. Concerto No.2 For Clarinets And Orchestra, Op.115 (1974): Thrid Movement : (The Pre-Goodman Rag) Allegro Non Troppo
  4. Three Shanties For Wind Quintet, Op. 4(1943): First Movement: Allegro Con Brio
  5. Three Shanties For Wind Quintet,Op. 4 (1943): Second Movement: Allegretto Semplice
  6. Three Shanties For Wind Quintet,Op. 4 (1943): Thrid Movement: Allegro vivace
  7. Sonatina For Clarinet And Piano, Op.29 (1951): First Movement: Allegro Con Brio
  8. Sonatina For Clarinet And Piano, Op.29 (1951): Second Movement: Andantino
  9. Sonatina For Clarinet And Piano, Op.29 (1951): Thrid Movement: Furioso
  10. Fantasy For B-Flat Clarinet, Op. 87(1966)
  11. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37 (1952): First Movement: Allegro Energico
  12. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 87(1952): Second Movement: Languido
  13. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 87(1952): Thrid Movement: Vivace
  14. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 87(1952): Fourth Movement: Andantino
  15. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 87(1952): Fifth Movement: Maestoso
  16. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 87(1952): Sixth Movement: Piacevole
  17. Concerto No. 1 For Clarinet And Strings, Op. 20(1948): First Movement: Allegro
  18. Concerto No. 1 For Clarinet And Strings, Op. 20(1948): Second Movement: Andante Con Moto
  19. Concerto No. 1 For Clarinet And Strings, Op. 20(1948): Thrid Movement: Allegro Con Fuoco

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Malcolm Arnold Clarinet Music.......2004-09-06

Malcolm Arnold's clarinet music is really a treat to listen to, and Emma Johnson plays it very well. I find that Arnold (along with a few other composers such as Jean Francaix) has an uncanny skill for creating music that is fun an lighthearted without sacrificing musical integrity, and these pieces are just that. They are simultaneously fun, light, and almost cheesy at times, but also are well-crafted pieces that offer much deeper musical satisfaction.

The First Concerto, scored for clarinet and strings, is fun and charming. The Second Concerto seems much darker than the first, though the last movement is a fun, rag (as the piece was written for Benny Goodman). Emma Johnson plays the concertos well, though if you want to hear a truly impressive cadenza (the cadenza in the 2nd concerto is nto written and must by written by the performer), check out Martin Frost's version on BIS records.

The Fantasy for solo clarinet is a nice unaccompanied piece, more lyrical and pleasing than many modern unaccompanied pieces. While the piece isn't particularly difficult, it does showcase the lyrical aspects of the clarinet, as well as it's ability to create extremes in dynamics.

The Sonatina is a wonderfully fun, rhythmically-driving show piece. Emma Johnson plays this pieces really well, with the right combination of drive and lightness (neither of the other versions I've heard, Paul Meyer and Victoria Soames, achieve this delicate balance as well as Johnson does).

The other two pieces, the wind trio and quintet, are both fun and typically Arnold. The quintet is particular is very popular, and it is clearly a crowd pleaser.

Emma Johnson's playing here is great and very appropriate. With the exception of the Second Concerto (written for Goodman), the other pieces were inspired by British clarinetists, and it's refreshing to hear a British clarinetist perform these pieces in all their glory and know that there is no basis to criticize their sound as "too-British". This is a truly great CD for any music fan/clarinetist.
Sir Malcolm Arnold: Works For Flute
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    Manufacturer: RCA
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    ASIN: B000003GAE
    Release Date: 1997-10-14

    Tracks:

    1. Flute Concerto No. 2, Op. 111: Allegro moderato
    2. Flute Concerto No. 2, Op. 111: Vivace
    3. Flute Concerto No. 2, Op. 111: Allegretto
    4. Three Shanties For Wind Quintet, Op. 4: Allegro con brio
    5. Three Shanties For Wind Quintet, Op. 4: 'Boney Was A Warrior' - Allegretto semplice
    6. Three Shanties For Wind Quintet, Op. 4: Allegro vivace
    7. Sonatina For Flute And Piano, Op. 19: Allegro
    8. Sonatina For Flute And Piano, Op. 19: Andante
    9. Sonatina For Flute And Piano, Op. 19: Allegretto
    10. Concerto For Flute And Strings, Op. 45: Allegro con energico
    11. Concerto For Flute And Strings, Op. 45: Andante
    12. Concerto For Flute And Strings, Op. 45: Con fuoco
    13. Fantasy For Flute, Op. 89
    14. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37: Allegro energico
    15. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37: Languido
    16. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37: Vivace
    17. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37: Andantino
    18. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37: Maestoso
    19. Divertimento For Flute, Oboe And Clarinet, Op. 37: Piacevole
    20. Sonata For Flute And Piano, Op. 121: Allegro
    21. Sonata For Flute And Piano, Op. 121: Andantino
    22. Sonata For Flute And Piano, Op. 121: Maestoso con molto ritmico

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    Malcolm Arnold began his musical career as a trumpeter in the London Symphony Orchestra before rapidly establishing himself as one of Britain's finest modern composers. He's best known for his brilliant film score to The Bridge on the River Kwai, though he has a vast repertoire of orchestral music to his credit, including nine symphonies and numerous concertos. Arnold's music for flute and orchestra is perfectly suited to the artistry of James Galway, being lively, infectiously tuneful, and full of good humor. This is music you should get to know. --David Hurwitz

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