{"product_id":"2341723","title":"Malcolm Sargent - Ralph Vaughan Williams: Hugh The Drover [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover, Vaughan Williams's first full-length opera, was completed before the First World War, but not performed until 1924. A premiere at the Royal College of Music on 4 July 1924 was followed on 14 July by the first professional production at His Majesty's Theatre in London. This was the beginning of the first of several nationwide tours by the British National Opera Company (BNOC), and the opera became very popular. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe conductor for BNOC was Malcolm Sargent, then only 29 years old, and this was his first opera. The lead singers, Tudor Davies and Mary Lewis, played Hugh and Mary, while the supporting cast included Constance Willis, Frederick Collier and Peter Dawson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn September and October 1924, Sargent and the BNOC cast and orchestra found themselves in the recording studio, setting down roughly half the opera on ten 78 rpm sides, the whole running to forty-three and a half minutes. This remained the only recording of the work until more complete recordings appeared in 1978 and 1994. Despite the limitations of the acoustic recording process, it is arguable that these early recordings have more than stood the test of time. The passion captured in 1924 has never been bettered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf course a recording of this importance has been remastered before - just once, by Pearl, in 1975, when it was just over half a century old. Techniques have developed since then, and Pete Reynolds has made a fresh master for Albion records, direct from 78 rpm discs, resulting in a cleaner sound. Stephen Connock assembled the album, but recreating the libretto become a collaborative effort, since it was difficult to pin every word down following revisions in 1933 and 1956. It was at a late stage - just a few weeks ago - that the British Library, which has made a partial recovery from last year's cyber-attack, was able to retrieve early manuscripts and scores to enable us to clear the final question marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemastered recordings of seven songs and folk songs, largely arranged or written by Vaughan Williams and Cecil Sharp, complete the album. Two of these feature John Coates and Maggie Teyte, who Vaughan Williams had considered for the lead parts in Hugh the Drover in 1911, but it was not then to be. Clive Carey, Marie Howes (singing with her brother Frank Howes) and Harry Plunket Greene were all associated with Vaughan Williams in different way, while James Johnston took the leading part of Hugh the Drover in a popular revival in 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'a fascinating record of a classic performance, remastered in effective sound. [\\x85] the disc is another testament to the dedication of the music of RVW from the Albion label.' \\x96 Classical CD Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is a century-old recording resurrected thanks to modern technology which, after all, cannot hide the fact that sound quality is not what we would expect today, but in a sense, therein lies its charm and fascination. This is a must buy issue [\\x85]. Nothing but a strong recommendation.' \\x96 Classical Music Daily\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Fair (Part 1) - The Showman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Fair (Part 2) - The Ballad of Tuesday Morning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Moris Men\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Song Of Hugh The Drover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Love Duet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Challenge And The Fight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: May Morning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: Mary Sets Hugh Free\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: Mary Joins Hugh In The Stocks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: The Sergeant Releases Hugh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinden Lea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComin' Thro' The Rye\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Will Give My Love An Apple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO Sally, My Dear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoor Old Horse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHugh the Drover: Hugh's Song Of The Road\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420717306241,"sku":"2341723","price":16.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/5060158190607.jpg?v=1750620644","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2341723","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}