Experience the enchanting world of classical music through the masterful performances of Osian Ellis and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in their 1981 live concert album. Recorded at the prestigious Alice Tully Hall in New York City, this album captures the essence of a live performance, bringing the intimacy and energy of the concert hall directly to you.
The album features a captivating selection of pieces, including Handel's Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294, which showcases Osian Ellis's virtuosity and the ensemble's precision. The delicate and expressive Danses sacrée et profane by Debussy, arranged for harp and strings, adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. The album culminates with Britten's Harp Suite in C Major, Op. 83, a work specifically composed for Osian Ellis, highlighting the harp's versatility and the composer's ingenuity.
With a duration of just over 35 minutes, this album is a concise yet powerful journey through some of the most beautiful and technically demanding works in the harp repertoire. The live setting adds a dynamic quality that studio recordings often lack, making this a unique and thrilling listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a glimpse into the world of one of the most celebrated harpists of our time.
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Tracks
Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294: I. Allegro moderato - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981George Frideric Handel, Osian Ellis, The Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center
Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294: II. Larghetto - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981George Frideric Handel, Osian Ellis, The Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center
Harp Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294: III. Allegro moderato - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981George Frideric Handel, Osian Ellis, The Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center
Danses sacrée et profane for Harp & Strings, L.103 - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981Claude Debussy, Osian Ellis, The Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center
Spoken Introduction to Britten's Harp Suite in C Major, Op. 83 - by Osian EllisBenjamin Britten, Osian Ellis
Suite for Harp, Op. 83: I. Overture - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis
Suite for Harp, Op. 83: II. Toccata - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis
Suite for Harp, Op. 83: III. Nocturne - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis
Suite for Harp, Op. 83: IV. Fugue - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis
Suite for Harp, Op. 83: V. Hymn - Live at Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1981Benjamin Britten, Osian Ellis
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