In a Lighter Vein

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Michael Field Hedges, A. Overture: Heigham Sound (1978).    RTÉ Sinfonietta/Anthony Hedges. Naxos 8.570575/76 [05:39] Addinsell, R. Fire over England (1937).    BBC Concert O/Kenneth Alwyn. Naxos 8.554713 [08:30] Wood, Haydn. Roses of Picardy (1916).    Slovak RSO/Ernest Tomlinson. Naxos 8.554710 [05:52] Martelli, C. Promenade (1985).    Royal Ballet Sinfonia/Barry Wordsworth. ASV WHL 2128 [05:29]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Camille Mercep Coates, E. Suite: From meadow to Mayfair (1933).    Royal Liverpool PO/Charles Groves. EMI 3 52356 2 [12:27] Hanmer, R. Blue Hills rhapsody (1956).    Queensland SO/Ronald Hanmer. ABC 442 374-2 [13:27]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Simon Target Foster, G. Two voyages: Buenos Aires, Marrakesh.    Grant Foster, pf. EMI CDC 7 47542 2 [05:11] Tomlinson, E. First suite of English folk dances (1951).    Light Music Society O/Vivian Dunn. EMI 7 64131 2 [14:21] Trad. Ireland's call, Swing low, Flower of Scotland, Cwm Rhondda.    Band of the Coldstream Guards/Graham Jones. Decca 276 5916 [05:27]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Chris Blower With Stephen Gard Farnon, R. A promise of Spring (c1955); State occasion (c1948).    Royal PO/Robert Farnon. Reference Recordings RR-47 [07:04] Goodwin, R. Those magnificent men in their flying machines (1965); Theme from 633 Squadron.    Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Decca 274 7512 [04:24] Tomlinson, E. First suite of English folk dances (1951).    Light Music Society O/Vivian Dunn. EMI 7 64131 2 [14:21]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Paul Roper Wood, Haydn. Roses of Picardy (1916).    Slovak RSO/Ernest Tomlinson. Naxos 8.554710 [05:52] Ghys - Servais. Brilliant variations on God save the king, op 38.    Renaud Capuçon, vn; Gautier Capuçon, vc. Virgin 5 45576 2 [09:44] Farnon, R. Lake of the woods (c1948).    Royal PO/Douglas Gamley. Reference Recordings RR-47CD [09:57]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Simon Target Joyce, A. Brighton hike (1946).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223694 [02:48] Schulz-Evler, A. Arabesques on Johann Strauss’s By the beautiful blue Danube.    Benjamin Grosvenor, pf. Decca 478 5334 [10:02] Elgar, E. La capricieuse, op 17 (1891).    Marat Bisengaliev, vn; Benjamin Frith, pf. Naxos 8.572643-45 [04:21] Bart, L. Suite from Oliver (1963).    O/Richard Hayman. Naxos 8.578039-40 [07:20]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Paul Roper Addinsell, R. Goodbye, Mr Chips (1939).    BBC Concert O/Kenneth Alwyn. Naxos 8.554711 [03:19] Mayerl, B. The big top (pub. 1948).    Eric Parkin, pf. Chandos CHAN 9141 [11:01] Nazareth, E. Tango: Escorregando.    Marcello Verzoni, pf. Schwann 310 019 G1 [02:30] Bart, L. Suite from Oliver (1963).    Richard Hayman and his O. Naxos 8.578039-40 [07:20]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Chris Blower With Stephen Gard Rachmaninov, S. Vocalise, op 34 no 14 (1915; transcr. Kin).    USSR SO/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD 10-00141 [08:52] Waldteufel, E. Waltz: The skaters, op 183 (1882).    Strasbourg PO/Theodor Guschlbauer. FNAC-Aria 592311 [07:46] Anderson, L. The syncopated clock; Fiddle-Faddle; Plink plank plunk.    Eastman-Rochester Pops O/Frederick Fennell. Mercury 475 6942 [08:49]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Simon Target Osborne, D. Regeneration waltz.    Raga Dolls Sälon O/David Osborne. ABC 476 690-7 [08:52] Joplin, S. The strenuous life (pub. 1902).    Alexander Peskanov, pf. Naxos 8.559114 [05:16] Williams, G. Fantasia on Welsh nursery tunes (1940).    London SO/Charles Groves. Lyrita SRCD 323 [11:03]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Stephen Gard Mayerl, B. Leprechaun's leap (pub. 1940).    Eric Parkin, pf. Chandos CHAN 9141 [04:50] Elgar, E. Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup (1879).    Athena Ensemble. Chandos CHAN 241-33 [03:45] Fry, W. The breaking heart.    Royal Scottish NO/Tony Rowe. Naxos 8.559057 [10:48] German, E. Song without words (1898).    Andrew Long, vn; Ian Buckle, pf. Naxos 8.573407 [05:56]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Chris Blower With Stephen Gard Suppé, F. Overture to Light Cavalry (1866).    Vienna PO/Georg Solti. Decca 478 2826 [05:52] Svendsen, J. Two Swedish folksongs, op 27 (1876).    Bournemouth Sinfonietta/Richard Studt. Naxos 8.553106 [05:54] Alfvén, H. Swedish rhapsody no 1, op 19, Midsummer vigil (1903).    Stockholm PO/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-385 [13:45]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Simon Target Mayerl, B. Wedding of an ant; Praying mantis, from Insect oddities (1940).    Eric Parkin, pf. Chandos CHAN 9141 [04:34] Curzon, F. Suite: Robin Hood (1936).    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Adrian Leaper. Naxos 8.554709 [12:18] Joyce, A. Acushla (1932).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223694 [03:24] Gershwin, G. Summertime, from Porgy and Bess (1934; arr.).    Larry Adler, mouth organ; Bernard Walz, pf. ABC 481 4053 [04:24]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Chris Blower With Michael Field Coates, E. Suite: Springtime (1937).    BBC Concert O/John Wilson. ASV WHL 2112 [12:30] Williams, J. Music from Jane Eyre (1971).    Boston Pops O/John Williams. Philips 420 946-2 [13:24]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton Evans With Camille Mercep Torch, S. Shortcake walk (1952).    BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. Naxos 8.570575/76 [02:17] Joyce, A. Toto (1916).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223694 [09:14] Duncan, T. High heels.    Slovak RSO/Andrew Penny. Naxos 8.570575/76 [03:04] Gershwin, G. Cuban overture (1932).    Rochester PO/Jeff Tyzik. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807441 [10:36]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Chris Blower With Michael Field Walton, W. Spitfire prelude and fugue (1942).    New Philharmonia O/William Walton. EMI 5 65003 2 [07:58] Rawsthorne, A. Light music for strings (1938).    Northern CO/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.553567 [03:58] Ireland, J. A London overture (1936).    London SO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 8879 [13:35]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Michael Field Banks, T. Black Down (2002; orch. Hale).    London PO/Mike Dixon. Naxos 8.557466 [09:46] Gershwin, G. An American in Paris (1928; arr. Milne).    Frank Milne, reproducing pf. Elektra Nonesuch 9 79287-2 [16:35]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Camille Mercep Farnon, R. The peanut polka; The Westminster waltz.    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66968 [05:52] Dunhill, T. Suite for flute and piano.    Kenneth Smith, fl; Paul Rhodes, pf. ASV DCA 739 [14:15] Elgar, E. Spanish serenade, op 23 (1892).    Liverpool Philharmonic Choir; Royal Liverpool PO/Charles Groves. EMI CDC 7 47511 2 [05:04]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Albert Ketèlby, born 9 August 1875 Prepared by Chris Blower With Stephen Gard Ketèlbey, A. In a monastery garden (1915); In a Persian market (1920).    Ambrosian Singers; Philharmonia O/John Lanchbery. EMI 1 66443 2 [11:17] Ketèlbey, A. Sunbeams and butterflies (1930).    Monia Litter, pf; London Palladium O/Clifford Greenwood. EMI 1 66443 2 [03:19] Ketèlbey, A. On the promenade; Down the stream; The illuminated fete, from In Holiday Mood (1930).    London Palladium O/Clifford Greenwood. EMI 1 66443 2 [10:13]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Stephen Gard Quilter, R. A children’s overture (1911).    Slovak RSO/Adrian Leaper. Naxos 8.570575/76 [11:09] Langford, A. Waltz; Pizzicato perpetuo (1960).    Royal Ballet Sinfonia/David Lloyd-Jones. ASV WHL 2121 [05:30] Toye, G. The haunted ballroom.    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66868 [08:15]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Chris Blower With Peter Poole Coates, E. The three bears phantasy (1927).    New Philharmonia O/Adrian Boult. Lyrita SRCD 246 [09:44] Arnold, M. Suite from Hobson's choice, op 38 (1953).    London SO/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9100 [16:42]

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Stephen Gard Binge, R. Sailing by (c1960).    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66968 [02:50] Pitfield, T. Prelude, minuet and reel (c1930).    John McCabe, pf. ASC ASC CS CD3 [06:33] Coates, E. Waltz: Dancing nights (1931).    Sydney SO/John Lanchbery. LP HMV ESD 7062 [08:44] Bennett, W. Sterndale Overture to The May Queen (1844).    London PO/Nicholas Braithwaite. Lyrita SRCD.206 [06:27]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Robert Gilchrist Coates, E. March: London calling (1942).    BBC Concert O/John Wilson. ASV WHL 2112 [02:49] Williamson, M. London, from Travel diaries.    Antony Gray, pf. ABC 472 902-2 [09:45] Tate, P. London fields (1958).    London PO/Barry Wordsworth. Lyrita SRCD.214 [13:14]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paolo Hooke With Stephen Gard Shostakovich, D. Tahiti trot, op 16 (1928; orch. Youmans as Tea for two).    Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 433 702-2 [03:33] Shostakovich, D. The story of a silly little mouse, op 56 (1939).    St Petersburg Conservatoire Opera Class SO/Boris Tiles. Music boheme BMR 012192 [14:44] Shostakovich, D. Jazz suite no 1 (1934).    Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 433 702-2 [07:56]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Stephen Gard Bennett, W. Sterndale Allegro grazioso, op 18 (1838).    Ilona Prunyi, pf. Marco Polo 8.223512 [05:18] Lewis, P. Suite navarraise (2002).    Royal Ballet Sinfonia/Gavin Sutherland. Naxos 8.557752 [10:55] Bath, H. Cornish rhapsody, from Love story (1944).    Philip Fowke, pf; RTÉ Concert O/Proinnsias O Duinn. Naxos 8.578005-06 [06:03] Goodwin, R. Theme from 633 Squadron (1964).    Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Decca 274 7512 [02:42]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Stephen Gard Hedges, A. Overture: Heigham Sound (1978).    RTÉ Sinfonietta/Anthony Hedges. Naxos 8.570575/76 [05:39] Worland, B. Broadstairs, descriptive suite (1960/2000).    City of Prague PO/Gavin Sutherland. Campion Cameo CAMEO 2017 [20:36]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Tom Forrester-Paton Monckton, L. Arcady is ever young; The pipes of pan are calling, from The arcadians.    Gladys Moncrieff, sop; Robert Irvine, fl; Gil Dech, pf. EMI 7 01712 2 [05:30] Toye, G. The haunted ballroom.    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66868 [08:15] Farnon, R. Colditz march.    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Adrian Leaper. Naxos 8.570154-55 [03:06] Coates, E. Waltz: Dancing nights (1931).    Sydney SO/John Lanchbery. LP HMV ESD 7062 [08:44]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Stephen Gard Trad. Skye boat song; Early one morning; Blow the wind southerly; Scarboro' Fair (arr.)    Tommy Reilly, harmonica; Skaile Kanga, hp. Chandos CHAN 8559 [12:29] Haydn, J. What can a young lassie do wi' an auld man; Auld Rob Morris; Robert Bruce's march to Bannockburn; The bonny wee thing.    Scottish Early Music Consort. Chandos CHAN 8636 [13:32]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paolo Hooke With James Hunter Shostakovich, D. Polka, from The golden age (1935).    Rustem Hayroudinoff, pf. Chandos CHAN 9907 [02:34] Shostakovich, D. Jazz suite no 2 (1938).    Royal Concertgebouw O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 433 702-2 [24:01]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Stephen Gard Addinsell, R. Goodbye, Mr Chips (1939).    BBC Concert O/Kenneth Alwyn. Naxos 8.554711 [03:19] Wood, Haydn. Fantasy-concerto.    English Northern Philharmonia/David Lloyd-Jones. Naxos 8.555068 [14:04] Coates, E. London suite (1932).    London SO/Eric Coates. Naxos 8.110173 [08:24]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Duncan, T. March, from Little suite.    New London O/Ronald Corp. River Records 34235 [03:22] Duncan, T. Foxtrot, from Little suite.    Slovak RSO/Andrew Penny. River Records 34235 [04:24] Pheloung, B. Symphonic variations in (Morse) code.    Carlos Bonbell, gui; London Metropolitan O/Barrington Pheloung. Camp Fabulous CME023 [06:00] Benjamin, A. Cotillon (1938).    Sydney SO/Patrick Thomas. ABC 442 374-2 [11:22]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Stephen Gard Torch, S. Shortcake walk (1952).    BBC Concert O/Barry Wordsworth. Naxos 8.570575/76 [02:17] Joyce, A. Caravan suite (1926).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223694 [11:13] Addinsell, R. Tom Brown’s schooldays (1951).    BBC Concert O/Kenneth Alwyn. Naxos 8.554709 [07:53] Wood, A. Barwick Green, A maypole dance, from My native heath.    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66968 [03:20]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Stephen Gard Lennon - McCartney. Norwegian wood; For no one; She's leaving home; Lucy in the sky with diamonds (arr. Riley).    Ofra Harnoy, vc; Armin String Quartet. RCA 09026-68376-2 [13:06] Lennon - McCartney. Beatles concerto grosso no 1, in the style of Handel (arr. Breiner).    CO/Peter Breiner. Naxos 8.555010 [13:10]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Michael Morton Evans With Stephen Gard Tomlinson, E. A little serenade (1955).    Slovak RSO/Ernest Tomlinson.. Naxos 8.570575/76 [03:23] Curzon, F. Suite: Robin Hood (1936).    Czecho-Slovak RSO/Adrian Leaper. Naxos 8.554709 [12:18] German, E. Valse gracieuse (1895).    National SO of Ireland; Andrew Penny, conductor. Marco Polo 8.223726 [06:12] Richardson, C. Beachcomber.    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66968 [03:13]  

IN A LIGHTER VEIN Prepared by Paul Cooke With Peter Poole Coates, E. Bird songs at eventide; I heard you singing, from Two symphonic rhapsodies (1933).    London PO/Barry Wordsworth. Lyrita SRCD.213 [05:19] Legrand, M. Suite from Summer of '42.    Catherine Michel, hp; Grand SO/Michel Legrand. naïve K1663 [04:45] Addinsell, R. Concerto, The smokey mountains (1950).    Philip Martin, pf; BBC Concert O/Kenneth Alwyn. Marco Polo 8.223732 [15:26]