Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chamber music with Lennox Berkeley's 1955 album, a masterful blend of his own compositions and a timeless piece by Mozart. This album showcases Berkeley's Horn Trio, Op. 44, a three-movement work that begins with a lively Allegro, followed by a serene Lento, and concludes with a intricate set of variations that explore a range of tempos and moods. The second half of the album features Mozart's Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, K. 452, a classic piece that exemplifies the composer's genius in blending wind and piano instruments. The quintet's three movements, from the opening Largo-Allegro moderato to the final Allegretto, are performed with precision and passion. With a total runtime of 49 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Berkeley's work and a delightful addition to any classical music collection. Recorded by Warner Classics, the album's sound quality is exceptional, allowing you to fully appreciate the nuances of these remarkable compositions.
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: I. AllegroLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: II. LentoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (a) Tema. ModeratoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (b) Variation I. Allegro vivaceLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (c) Variation II. AllegrettoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (d) Variation III. LentoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (e) Variation IV. VivaceLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (f) Variation V. AndanteLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (g) Variation VI. ModeratoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (h) Variation VII. AdagioLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (i) Variation VIII. ModeratoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (j) Variation IX. Allegro vivoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Berkeley: Horn Trio, Op. 44: III. (k) Variation X. ModeratoLennox Berkeley, Manoug Parikian, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley
Mozart: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, K. 452: I. Largo - Allegro moderatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley, Leonard Brain, Stephen Waters, Cecil James
Mozart: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, K. 452: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley, Leonard Brain, Stephen Waters, Cecil James
Mozart: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, K. 452: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dennis Brain, Colin Horsley, Leonard Brain, Stephen Waters, Cecil James
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