by Sally Beamish, Tabea Zimmermann, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Ola Rudner · BIS · CD · EAN 7318590012413
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This album features a collection of works by composer Sally Beamish, highlighted by her 'Viola Concerto No. 2', subtitled 'The Seafarer', which is inspired by a ninth-century Anglo-Saxon poem and uses the sea voyage as a metaphor for the passages of life. The performance features renowned violist Tabea Zimmermann, accompanied by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Ola Rudner.
The disc also includes 'Whitescape', an evocative piece inspired by the life of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, and 'Sangsters', a three-movement tone poem based on the Scottish poetry of Betty McKellar. It is an essential work for lovers of contemporary classical music, characterized by its emotional depth, rich textures, and masterful instrumentation.
