Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of John Ireland's organ works with this captivating album, released on Priory Records in 2011. Spanning a little over an hour, this collection showcases the depth and diversity of Ireland's compositions, performed with exquisite skill by Grayston Ives. The album opens with the triumphant "Alla marcia" and takes you on a journey through a variety of moods and styles, from the elegiac "Elegiac Romance" to the playful "Miniature Suite" and the serene "Lullaby". Each piece is a testament to Ireland's mastery of the organ, demonstrating his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and atmospheres. The album also includes arrangements of some of Ireland's most beloved works, such as "The Holy Boy" and "Cavatina", as well as the hauntingly beautiful "Meditation on John Keble's 'Rogationtide Hymn'". Whether you're a longtime fan of Ireland's music or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
2011 Priory Records2011 Priory Records
Tracks
Alla marciaJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
Sursum cordaJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
Elegiac RomanceJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
Miniature Suite: I. IntradaJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
Miniature Suite: II. VillanellaJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
Miniature Suite: III. Menuetto-impromptuJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
CapriccioJohn Ireland, Myles Hartley
Meditation on John Keble's "Rogationtide Hymn"John Ireland, Myles Hartley
IntradaGrayston Ives, Myles Hartley
LullabyGrayston Ives, Myles Hartley
ProcessionalGrayston Ives, Myles Hartley
A Downland Suite: II. Elegy. Lento espressivo (Arr. for Organ by Alec Rowley)John Ireland, Myles Hartley
The Holy Boy (Version for Organ)John Ireland, Myles Hartley
Cavatina (Version for Organ)John Ireland, Myles Hartley
Epic March (Arr. for Organ by Robert Gower)John Ireland, Myles Hartley
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