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Paths of Song
John Metcalf
Eleanor Turner - harp
Nicola Thomas - cello
David Campbell - clarinet
Philippa Davies - flute
The Solstice Quartet
The Sacconi Quartet
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“ ... the music is lyrical, melodic, good-natured and benign. That might suggest it's all charm without challenge, but it would be a mistake to assume that. There is some really fine, accessible writing here.”
The Observer |
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“Benefiting from an agile and assured performance by harpist Eleanor Turner, who shines throughout the recording, Metcalf's lyricism is at its most expressive when such musical journeys are heard to return home”
The Gramophone |
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Paths of Song is a new collection of works by leading Welsh contemporary composer John Metcalf. They explore a variety of engaging themes and ideas, with the works Paths of Song and Mapping Wales based on concepts of travel and journey in and around the composer’s homeland.
As well as contributions from a number of talented performers and ensembles, these works feature a key role for harpist Eleanor Turner (soloist and member of 4 girls 4 harps), who provides some truly standout performances.
This is Signum’s second release with composer John Metcalf – following 2007’s In Time of Daffodils with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (SIGCD103).
"I have to concede it's difficult not to be charmed ... The strength of Metcalf's score lies in its horse-sure sense of shaping over an extended, one-movement span and his creative handling of the orchestra …”
Gramophone
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