FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 1:16:35 | 339 Mb
Classical, Instrumental
Fenella Humphreys turned time spent in lockdown to good use preparing this fascinating and eclectic programme of caprices. A collection of caprices ranging from Paganini to a wide selection of contemporary composers, some of whom contribute not only individual works, but who joined together for a splendid composite set of variations on Paganini’s famous 24th caprice. With notes on their music by the composers, and comments on Paganini, Kreisler, and Bacewicz by Fenella, this is a personal, daring and exciting album of dazzling virtuosity!
Tracklist
01. 4 Études: I. Liberamente, con bravura
02. 4 Études: II. Meccanico
03. 4 Études: III. Strident
04. 4 Études: IV. Serene, spacious
05. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: No. 9 in E Major “La Chasse”. Allegretto
06. Four Caprices: No. 2
07. Caffeine
08. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: No. 24 in A Minor. Tema con variazioni. Quasi presto
09. Goat Head: I. Crochet equals 68, feel a faster underlying pulse
10. Goat Head: II. Crochet equals 60, this is a haze
11. Goat Head: III. Crochet equals 130 like whistling squiggles in the air, loose
12. Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice, Op. 6
13. Hora Bessarabia
14. Rendering Error
15. Caprice No. 1
16. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Tema con variazioni. Quasi presto
17. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Fenella Caprice. Vivace
18. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Variation for Fenella. Fierce
19. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Lockdown
20. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Paganini Variation
21. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Variation on Caprice 24
22. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Pagvar
23. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Never Forget
24. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Senza Misura
25. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Paganini Cut-Up
26. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Samoyed Paganini
27. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Variation for Fenella. Cheeky and Excited (Like a child)
28. Variations on Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Gypsy Jazz
29. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: No. 13 in B-Flat Major “The Devil’s Laughter”. Allegro
30. For Airi
31. Glasgow Reel Set