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Violinkonzert/Cellokonzert/Birdflight

Violinkonzert/Cellokonzert/Birdflight

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This release sees the first Violin and Cello Concertos from Christopher Gunning. Although he often thought of writing a Violin Concerto, it was 2011 when he first felt the time was right. It would be predominantly lyrical and melodic but also quite florid, with the violin ducking and weaving, rather like the insects and birds of the Welsh hills and valleys. However,while he wanted to express my feelings of joy at being in this incredible place there would also be room for sadness and melancholy. The Cello Concerto is quite different. Although composed hard on the heels of the Violin Concerto, it is generally darker though equally expressive. The first movement, subtitled Waltz Memories, was inspired by a visit to a care home. The residents sat in a semicircle around the room, mostly half asleep. Then some musicians arrived and after a while the residents sprang to life and danced, just like they had done 40 years ago. It was astonishing to witness the power of music!
Product details
Release Date:
2018-12-14
Publication Date:
2018-12-14
Publisher:
Discovery Music & Vision (Naxos Deutschland Musik & Video Vertriebs-)
Weight:
113 g
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