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This new release of songs by Hubert Parry is Paula Fan's final recording in a legacy of remarkable recordings from this remarkable Chinese-American pianist, whose unique intellect remained ever curious and inquisitive. This CD contains three world premiere recordings of Parry's songs.

The first of these is The Maid of Elsinore (1891), the Viking tale of the 10th-century Norwegian King who married Tyra of Denmark. In 1903 Parry's old friend Sir Cavendish Boyle, then Governor of Newfoundland, requested a tune for lyrics he had written for the Newfoundland National Song, Ode to Newfoundland. In 1906 he composed The Laird of Cockpen to lyrics by Lady Nairn, the tale of a self-possessed 17th-century Laird.

Perhaps the words of one of the composer's great champions, HM The King, best summarises the hidden man:

"a complex man with a mind of his own, who challenged his upbringing, and, in love, let his heart rule his head".

It is gratifying to think that the 21st century might bring a new image of Parry and his hidden music into focus.

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This new release of songs by Hubert Parry is Paula Fan's final recording in a legacy of remarkable recordings from this remarkable Chinese-American pianist, whose unique intellect remained ever curious and inquisitive. This CD contains three world premiere recordings of Parry's songs.

The first of these is The Maid of Elsinore (1891), the Viking tale of the 10th-century Norwegian King who married Tyra of Denmark. In 1903 Parry's old friend Sir Cavendish Boyle, then Governor of Newfoundland, requested a tune for lyrics he had written for the Newfoundland National Song, Ode to Newfoundland. In 1906 he composed The Laird of Cockpen to lyrics by Lady Nairn, the tale of a self-possessed 17th-century Laird.

Perhaps the words of one of the composer's great champions, HM The King, best summarises the hidden man:

"a complex man with a mind of his own, who challenged his upbringing, and, in love, let his heart rule his head".

It is gratifying to think that the 21st century might bring a new image of Parry and his hidden music into focus.

Track Listing

The Poet's Song

A Spring Song

The Maid of Elsinore

Of all the Torments

Thine Eyes still Shined for me

When Lovers Meet Again

When we Two Parted

Love and Laughter

A Lover's Garland

At the Hour the Long Day Ends

Ode to Newfoundland

The Laird of Cockpen

Follow a Shadow

Julia

Marian

Looking Backward

Whether I Live

There

Gone were but the Winter Cold

A Moment of Farewell

The Child and the Twilight

From a City Window

One Silent Night of Late

When the Dew is Falling

To Blossoms

The Sound of Hidden Music

Details
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 5060263500780
  • Release Date: August 15, 2025
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