Pamela Helen Stephen, Northern Sinfonia, Howard Griffiths - Robin Orr: Italian Overture, From the Book of Philip Sparrow, Rhapsody, Journeys and Places (2000)
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 229 MB | 50:35
Genre: Classical | Label: Guild GmbH
WEB | FLAC (tracks) - 229 MB | 50:35
Genre: Classical | Label: Guild GmbH
In spite of his numerous academic appointments Robin Orr steadily produced a sizeable output including three operas, three symphonies and a good deal of vocal and instrumental music. It all undoubtedly deserves to be better known though it really never lacked for performances. Very little of Orr's music has been available on records. His Symphony in One Movement (actually his first symphony) was recorded many years ago (EMI ASD 2279 - nla). This comparative neglect makes the present release the more welcome in that it not only pays a well-deserved tribute to the composer on his ninetieth birthday but also provides an excellent introduction to his varied output.