Leader, Bertram Lewis
Conductor Richard Austin
Solo pianoforte Leslie England
from the Pavilion, Bournemouth
Suite No. 3, in D - Bach
1. Gavotte; 2. Bourree; 3. Air; 4. Gigue
3.31 Pianoforte Concerto No. 1, in E flat - Liszt
Allegro maestoso - Quasi adagio - Allegro vivace -
Allegro marziale animato
Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1, in E flat, is one of his most popular works, and, from some points of view, one of his finest. Unlike the three-movement classical concerto, this concerto is in one continuous movement, although there are four definite sections that correspond in matters of style and tempo to a concerto with four movements. They are, however, far more compact in development and terse in statement. Instead of having different thematic material for each section, Liszt exploits one main theme, which he transforms in various ingenious ways to suit the style of the movment or section. The music is very dramatic, scored with great brilliance, and written with an expert eye for pianistic effect.
3.55 Symphonie pathetique, No. 6 - Tchaikovsky
1. Adagio - Allegro non troppo - Andante moderato mosso - Andante - Moderato assai - Allegro vivo - Andante;
2. Allegro con grazia; 3. Allegro molto vivace;
4. Finale: Adagio lamentoso - Andante