Dieren: Symphony No. 1, Op. 6 "Chinese"

Dieren: Symphony No. 1, Op. 6 "Chinese"

William Boughton, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

2016

Savour Dutch composer Bernard van Dieren’s rarely performed impressionistic choral gem with this elegant recording from William Boughton and company. Taking on the gravitas of a large-scale work by Mahler—a historical contemporary of van Dieren—the “Chinese” Symphony features mercurial harmonies, fluttering woodwind lines, and beautiful string solos.

I. Praeludio

William Boughton, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC National Chorus of Wales

2:43

II. Recitativo

Morgan Pearse, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, William Boughton

3:50

III. Duettino

BBC National Orchestra of Wales, William Boughton, Nathan Vale, Rebecca Evans

4:09

IV. Duetto e coro

Catherine Wyn-Rogers, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Nathan Vale, BBC National Chorus of Wales, William Boughton

2:14

V. Interludio

William Boughton, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

8:46

VI. Cavatina

Morgan Pearse, William Boughton, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

6:26

VII. Aria

William Boughton, David Soar, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

6:18

VIII. Quintet e coro

William Boughton, BBC National Chorus of Wales, Rebecca Evans, David Soar, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Nathan Vale, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Morgan Pearse

5:59

Introit to Les propous des beuveurs

BBC National Orchestra of Wales, William Boughton

13:17

Elegy

William Boughton, BBC National Orchestra of Wales

15:39

Bernard van Dieren

Composer
William Boughton

Conductor
BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Orchestra
BBC National Chorus of Wales

Choir
Morgan Pearse

Baritone

Adrian Farmer

Producer
Simon Smith

Engineer
Huw Thomas

Engineer
Alastair Chisholm

Liner Notes
Vincent van Gogh

Cover Art