George Walker: Great American Orchestral Music, Vol. 2
Gregory Walker (violin), Andrzej Krzyzanowski (flute), Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson (conductor)
The most recent work on this recording, the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, was completed in 2008 and features the composer's son as soloist. The composer observes that "The special qualities of all of the works on this cd are captured skillfully by the conductor Ian Hobson and the Sinfonia Varsovia." This recording is the second volume on Albany Records that features this esteemed composer's orchestral music.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Concerto for Violin and Orchestra | George Walker | Gregory Walker, violin, Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson, conductor |
| Sinfonia No. 2 for Orchestra | George Walker | Andrzej Krzyzanowski, flute, Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson, conductor |
| Foils for Orchestra (Homage Saint George) | George Walker | Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson, conductor |
| Pageant and Proclamation | George Walker | Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson, conductor |
Reviews
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"...this disc...makes the most compelling case for a broader advocacy of George Walker's compositional output. ...For me the real treasure trove here is Walker's Violin Concerto, which I found thoroughly engaging on first listen and even more rewarding in subsequent hearings.
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"The Violin Concerto...it's dissonant and colorful, and shifts suddenly between drama and beauty, tension and motion. ...The soloist (the composer's oldest son) is superb--great intonation, winning lyricism, and good variety of tone."
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