Credits:

Beethoven, L. Van

Description:

A collection of works by English composer and conductor Henry Cotter Nixon. The first collection (TOCC-372) was released in March 2007, and the second collection (TOCC-372), released in March 2008, features music in the classical style. The first collection (TOCC-372), released in March 2007, featured music in a classical style, but this second collection features works that showcase the excellence of Nixon's orchestration. The euphonium plays a major role in the Dvorak-inspired tune "The Witch of Esgayle," while the concert piece, Op. 14, uses the form of a piano concerto." Nixon is "Britain's undiscovered Romantic composer. Recordings of his other works are eagerly awaited. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.The Witch of Esgair: Romantic Operetta: Prelude: Allegro
2.Concert-Stuck, Op. 14 for piano and orchestra: Andante
3.Concert-Stuck, Op. 14 for piano and orchestra: Allegro - Andante
4.Concert-Stuck, Op. 14 for piano and orchestra: Allegro spiritoso
5.May Day: Scherzo, Op. 16
6.Dance of the Sea Nymphs: Pizzicato for Strings
7.Concert Overture No. 2: Anima et Fide