Edward German - Henry VIII - Incidental Music & Dances and other works

The+celebrated+conductor+John+Wilson+returns+to+Dutton+Epoch+with+the++BBC+Concert+Orchestra+to+conduct+a+third+programme+of+orchestral+music++by+Edward+German%2C+most+of+the+material+played+being+either+world++premiere+recordings+or+first+digital+recordings.+This+is+repertoire+on++the+stylistic+cusp+between+light+music+and+symphonic+fare%2C+and+all+of+it++informed+by+German%26rsquo%3Bs+characteristic+lyricism+and+orchestral+flair.+The++programme+is+focused+on+theatre+music+%26ndash%3B+the+music+with+which+German+came++to+fame+%26ndash%3B+and+includes+extended+suites+from+Shakespeare%26rsquo%3Bs+Much+Ado+and++Henry+VIII%2C+and+shorter+extracts+from+The+Tempter+and+Romeo+and+Juliet.++The+Marche+Solennelle+of+1890+and+the+1911+Coronation+March+and+Hymn++complete+the+programme.+Delightful+stuff%2C+and+essential+not+only+for+the++many+collectors+who+bought+Volumes+1+%26amp%3B+2+in+this+series%2C+but+also++for+those+wanting+to+explore+this+composer%26rsquo%3Bs+engaging+music.+Here%2C+John++Wilson+and+the+BBC+Concert+Orchestra+are+in+their+element.