Alwyn: Lyra Angelica; Pastoral Fantasia; Tragic Interlude; Lyra Angelica

William Alwyn (Composer), Richard Hickox (Conductor), London Sinfonia (Orchestra), City of London Sinfonia (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: London Sinfonia, City of London Sinfonia
• Conductor: Richard Hickox
• Composer: William Alwyn
• Audio CD (October 28, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B000000APK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,783 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Majestic, October 10, 2003

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R. J. ROULSTON "C Student" (Colbert, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alwyn: Lyra Angelica; Pastoral Fantasia; Tragic Interlude; Lyra Angelica (Audio CD)

I first heard this music on my clock radio. I had tuned in the local NPR station to help me fall asleep, but as soon as the "Pastoral Fantasia" played, I couldn't possibly sleep with such majestic and soulful music playing. I had never heard of Alwyn, and struggled to find the CD, but now I play it every day. I find the music penetrating my life in so many ways, and it resonates in my mind constantly. Putting this CD in my stereo in the morning is like heaven on earth. Even my friends who do not care for classical music find the Alwyn CD addictive!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, May 7, 1999

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This review is from: Alwyn: Lyra Angelica; Pastoral Fantasia; Tragic Interlude; Lyra Angelica (Audio CD)

I had never heard of William Alwyn until I happened to catch a recording of "Lyra Angelica." It had such an etherealness to it, such beauty and joy, reminding me of the sky and clouds, etc. It has so many subtle treasures hidden in it that it deserves repeated listening...the rest of the cd is wonderful, too, but I'd give all of the five stars for "Lyra Angelica" itself.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, February 22, 2005

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Tina Lee (New Haven, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alwyn: Lyra Angelica; Pastoral Fantasia; Tragic Interlude; Lyra Angelica (Audio CD)

I first became interested in Alwyn's music after watching Michelle Kwan skate to Lyra Angelica in 1998. The CD quickly became on of my all-time favorites! Alwyn's music is ethereally gorgeous yet at the same natural and refreshing. I am a violist and would love to learn the Pastoral Fantasia. Buy this CD. It will lift your spirits!