English, Scottish & Cornish Dances

Album by Malcolm Arnold & London Philharmonic Orchestra

English, Scottish & Cornish Dances is a collection of orchestral suites composed by Sir Malcolm Arnold between 1950 and 1966. These works draw inspiration from the traditional music and dance forms of England, Scotland, and Cornwall, showcasing Arnold's ability to blend classical orchestration with regional folk elements.
First released: 1979

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    English Dances Set 1, Op. 27: I. Andantino
    3:13
  2. 2.
    English Dances Set 1, Op. 27: II. Vivace
    1:46
  3. 3.
    English Dances Set 1, Op. 27: III. Mesto
    3:27
  4. 4.
    English Dances Set 1, Op. 27: IV. Allegro risoluto
    1:39
  5. 5.
    English Dances Set 2, Op. 33: I. Allegro non troppo
    3:18
  6. 6.
    English Dances Set 2, Op. 33: II. Con brio
    1:21
  7. 7.
    English Dances Set 2, Op. 33: III. Grazioso
    2:29
  8. 8.
    English Dances Set 2, Op. 33: IV. Giubiloso - Lento e maestoso
    2:35
  9. 9.
    Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59: I. Pesante
    2:39
  10. 10.
    Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59: II. Vivace
    2:19
  11. 11.
    Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59: III. Allegretto
    4:07
  12. 12.
    Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59: IV. Con brio
    1:24
  13. 13.
    Four Cornish Dances, Op. 91: I. Vivace
    1:40
  14. 14.
    Four Cornish Dances, Op. 91: II. Andantino
    4:28
  15. 15.
    Four Cornish Dances, Op. 91: III. Con moto e sempre senza parodia
    3:22
  16. 16.
    Four Cornish Dances, Op. 91: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    2:52

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