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Elgar

Elgar

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle

Duration69 Min

Edward Elgar

Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma"

Frank Bridge

4 Short Pieces, H. 104

Ernest Bloch

From Jewish Life, B 54

Album insights

Thomas Adès, a renowned contemporary composer, recently conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra alongside Kirill Gerstein, a performance captured live in March 2019. The concert featured Gerstein playing the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, a piece composed by Adès specifically for him. The composition quickly became a staple in renowned concert halls worldwide within a year. The New York Times esteemed the premiere of this piano concerto as one of the finest classical debuts of 2019, documenting it in this remarkable recording. Furthermore, the album also includes Adès' Totentanz, a gripping musical dialogue between Death and its human counterparts. This piece features soprano Christianne Stotijn, baritone Mark Stone, and a vibrant orchestra, echoing the fervor and intensity reminiscent of the great romantic song cycles. As praised by the Wall Street Journal, Adès' work stands out as a testament to his brilliance and arguably places him among the most sought-after musicians of our time.