Immerse yourself in the rich, choral tapestry of Charles Villiers Stanford's "Concert Variations on an English Theme, 'Down Among the Dead Men,' Op. 71." This live recording, released on December 17, 2010, by the American Symphony Orchestra, offers a captivating exploration of Stanford's mastery of the requiem genre. Spanning just over 23 minutes, the album is a journey through 13 variations, each with its unique tempo and character, culminating in a powerful finale. Stanford's intricate compositions and the orchestra's evocative performance make this album a profound experience for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The piece, originally composed for chorus and orchestra, showcases Stanford's ability to blend traditional and innovative elements, creating a work that is both timeless and fresh.
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Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: I. Lento - Allegro moderato - Thema. Allegro vivace - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: II. Variation 1. Tranquillo - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: III. Variation 2. Poco più moto - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: IV. Variation 3. Poco meno mosso - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: V. Variation 4. Presto - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: VI. Variation 5 - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: VII. Variation 6. Poco a poco più sostenuto - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: VIII. Variation 7. Intermezzo - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: IX. Variation 8. Andante tranquillo - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: X. Variation 9 - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: XI. Variation 10 - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: XII. Variation 11. Lento - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
Concert Variations on an English Theme, "Down Among the Dead Men," Op. 71: XIII. Variation 12. Finale, Allegro moderato e deciso - LiveCharles Villiers Stanford, American Symphony Orchestra, Piers Lane, Leon Botstein
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