Joeseph James
"Wanderer Fantasy" after Schubert
"Fantasie" after Schumann
English Chamber Orchestra
Orlando Jopling, Conductor
Members of the Schubert Ensemble
"A magnificent work, extremely convincing, which allows the two greatest piano fantasies of the 19th century to be listened to with a different ear"
Abeille Musique
Schubert's 'Wanderer Fantasy' and Schumann's 'Fantasie'
are two highly remarkable works: whilst musically embodying the romantic
spirit of the age in their unconventional structures and lyrically
imaginative styles, they also act as self-portraits to their creators
through the evocation of the creative process.
In these
new orchestrations by Joeseph James, the familiar beauty of the works is
rekindled in the exciting and fresh interpretations performed by the
illustrious English Chamber Orchestra alongside concertante solos from
members of the Schubert Ensemble. The performances are directed by the
exceptional young conductor, Orlando Jopling.
Featured
instrumentalists from the Schubert Ensemble include Simon Blendis
(violin), Jane Salmon (cello), Peter Buckoke and Stephen Williams (double
basses).
