Dive into the captivating world of Thomas Pitfield's compositions with this 2005 release from Naxos. The album showcases Pitfield's versatility and mastery, featuring two piano concertos and a xylophone sonata that span a total of 54 minutes of enchanting music. The Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor opens with a resolute allegro, followed by a grave second movement and a lively allegro gaiamente to conclude. The Piano Concerto No. 2, subtitled "The Student," is a six-movement journey that begins with a dance-prologue and includes variations on the theme of the oak and the ash. The Studies on an English Dance Tune offer a diverse exploration of rhythms and melodies, while the Arietta and Toccata provide moments of reflection and virtuosity. The Xylophone Sonata, with its introduction, intermezzo, reel, and toccata, demonstrates Pitfield's ability to create intricate and engaging pieces for an often-underappreciated instrument. This album is a testament to Pitfield's unique voice in the world of classical music, offering a rich and varied listening experience.
2005 Naxos2005 Naxos
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor: I. Allegro risolutoThomas Pitfield, Anthony Goldstone, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor: II. GraveThomas Pitfield, Anthony Goldstone, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor: III. Allegro gaiamenteThomas Pitfield, Anthony Goldstone, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 2, "the Student": I. Dance-PrologueThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 2, "the Student": II. Interlude on White KeysThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 2, "the Student": III. Air and Variations (the Oak and the Ash)Thomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 2, "the Student": IV. Variation 1Thomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 2, "the Student": V. Variation 2Thomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Piano Concerto No. 2, "the Student": VI. Variation 3Thomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe, Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Penny
Studies on an English Dance Tune: I. Bi-TonalThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Studies on an English Dance Tune: II. Seven-Eight, DorianThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Studies on an English Dance Tune: III. Cantabile MelodyThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Studies on an English Dance Tune: IV. Major-MinorThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Studies on an English Dance Tune: V. PhrygianThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Studies on an English Dance Tune: VI. Three-Two-ThreeThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Studies on an English Dance Tune: VII. OctavesThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
AriettaThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Arietta and Finale: FinaleThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
ToccataThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Xylophone Sonata: I. IntroductionThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Xylophone Sonata: II. IntermezzoThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Xylophone Sonata: III. ReelThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
Xylophone Sonata: IV. ToccataThomas Pitfield, Peter Donohoe
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