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German: Orchestral Works

11/18/2022, 6 Tracks, 1:05:28

Featuring

  • Andrew Penny
  • RTÉ Concert Orchestra
  • Edward German

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Recording & Production

None of the works on this album by Edward German had been available in a modern recording prior to this release.

Source: Booklet

Critical Reception

Despite his success, Edward German died a 'disappointed man' because his serious orchestral works were not recognized, as noted in a brief message found among his papers.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Andrew Penny, the conductor on this album, has made over 50 recordings for Naxos and Marco Polo labels, focusing on British music, and was awarded the MBE for services to music.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Edward German was asked to complete Arthur Sullivan's unfinished operetta, The Emerald Isle, after Sullivan's death in 1900, which launched German's career in operetta.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Edward German, born German Edward Jones, adopted his professional name to avoid confusion with another Edward Jones while studying at the Royal Academy of Music.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, featured on this recording, has performed with artists like Luciano Pavarotti and Lang Lang, and has contributed to film scores including the Golden Globe-nominated Albert Nobbs.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Edward German disliked being described as a composer of light music, preferring to be known as a composer of 'light good music' rather than 'good light music'.

Source: Booklet

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