CDMusical images for chamber orchestra : Reflections and recollections Vol. 1 / Mark John McEncroe ; Janáček Philharmonic, Anthony Armore (conductor).
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Andante Moderato for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 6 mins, 56 sec. |
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The Calling for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 2 mins, 31 sec. |
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Dancing in the Light for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 5 mins |
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A Fish with the Blues for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 6 mins, 33 sec. |
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The Gargoyle Fountain for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 5 mins, 33 sec. |
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Ghosts from the Past for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 7 mins, 28 sec. |
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Introspective Moments for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 5 mins, 55 sec. |
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A Lazy Summer's Afternoon for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 6 mins, 26 sec. |
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The Pendulum for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 5 mins, 53 sec. |
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Ripples on the Still Water for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 5 mins, 55 sec. |
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Shades of Autumn for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 11 mins, 5 sec. |
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Shadows in the Water for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 6 mins, 40 sec. |
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Shadows of an Old Memory for chamber orchestra Recorded/performed at: Ostrava, Czech Republic |
Mark McEncroe | Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony Armore | 6 mins, 24 sec. |
Product details
When Mark John McEncroe is asked what kind of music he composes, his reply invariably is "I don't know, I just write it." It's a clever answer: at first glance it is humble and modest, but it also reveals a considerable degree of naturalness, authenticity, and intuition. The same can be said for McEncroe's music, which is unapologetically evocative and driven by sentiment, with long lyrical lines and pleasant harmonies. The neo-Romantic style of orchestration which McEncroe intuitively employs fits his ideas perfectly.
The album, which consists of orchestral arrangements of piano works, is characterized by a great consistency of both musical language and quality; despite the individual pieces' fancifully varied titles, the common theme is McEncroe's ability to generate, hold, and sustain interest in his compositions. This is no wonder, considering how personal the pieces are to their maker: they are the musical result of McEncroe looking back at a life well-lived, with a mixture of wistful nostalgia and content, clear-headed reflection. But at the same time, these works are far more than chronicles of one individual's subjective experience. Thanks to their clear form and tonal language, they not only grant access to even the casual listener, but they even seem to apply to that listener as well.
Duration: 82 min.
Liner booklet includes biographical information about composer and conductor.
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