{"product_id":"2558430-1","title":"Duncan Honeybourne - Variations And Episodes [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis disc collects the complete piano music composed by Paul Corfield Godfrey over the past fifty years. Three of the pieces derive from the composer's cycles of works based on the mythology of J. R. R. Tolkien, and form appendices to his epic scenes from \u003ci\u003eThe Silmarillion\u003c\/i\u003e and his musical chapters from \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e (to be released in a complete recording by Prima Facie later in 2025). \u003cstrong\u003ePiano Rondo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eAkallabeth\"\u003c\/i\u003e depicts the story of the Second Age Kingdom of Men and its downfall; the \u003cstrong\u003eWedding March\u003c\/strong\u003e from \"\u003ci\u003eThe Fall of Gondolin\"\u003c\/i\u003e is an arrangement for piano of a section of that work; and \u003cstrong\u003ePiano Episode:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Passing of Arwen\"\u003c\/i\u003e forms an epilogue to \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, drawing on material from the cycle and telling of the tragic conclusion of the tale of Aragorn and Arwen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe disc also includes a set of \u003cstrong\u003eVariations on a Bardic Melody\u003c\/strong\u003e which depicts diverse aspects of the Welsh valleys, and eight miniature \u003cstrong\u003eStudies\u003c\/strong\u003e written at various times examining different aspects of technical and compositional techniques. All the works have been recorded especially for this release by Duncan Honeybourne, who is also giving here the first performance of the newly composed \u003cstrong\u003ePiano Episode:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Passing of Arwen\".\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Corfield Godfrey\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in London and after a period of residence in Ireland now lives in Wales, studying composition and conducting at various times with Alan Bush and David Wynne. His compositions include four symphonies: various orchestral, chamber and instrumental works: songs and choral works: operas, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dialogues of Oisin and Saint Patric\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArcturus\u003c\/i\u003e, both performed in Cardiff and elsewhere: and a cycle of epic scenes based on J. R. R. Tolkien's posthumous novel \u003ci\u003eThe Silmarillion\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as (forthcoming) musical chapters from \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Honeybourne\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys a diverse profile as a pianist and in music education. Following his concerto debuts at Birmingham's Symphony Hall and Town Hall, and at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, he made recital debuts in London, Paris, and at international festivals in Belgium and Switzerland. Commended for his \"gripping performances\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e), \"glittering performances\" (\u003ci\u003eInternational Piano\u003c\/i\u003e) and \"great technical facility and unfailing imagination\" (\u003ci\u003eMusical Opinion\u003c\/i\u003e), Duncan has toured extensively as soloist and chamber musician, broadcasting frequently on BBC Radio 3 and radio networks worldwide. His many recordings reflect his long association with 20th and 21st century British piano music and he has premiered more than 70 new piano works written for him by composers including John Joubert, John Casken and Cecilia McDowall.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.duncanhoneybourne.com\"\u003ewww.duncanhoneybourne.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209041105281,"sku":"2558430","price":12.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7141148051974_853384af-8566-4f50-916c-0e57a114647a.jpg?v=1744082498","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2558430-1","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}