Errollyn Wallen: Orchestral Works
Idunnu Munch (mezzo-soprano), Ruby Hughes (soprano), Miwa Rosso (cello)
BBC Concert Orchestra, John Andrews
we’re treated to an assortment of works composed over 20 years – and they show an artist truly in command of her craft...A lightness of touch pervades this entire album and shows Wallen’s deft...
Errollyn Wallen: Orchestral Works
Idunnu Munch (mezzo-soprano), Ruby Hughes (soprano), Miwa Rosso (cello)
BBC Concert Orchestra, John Andrews
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we’re treated to an assortment of works composed over 20 years – and they show an artist truly in command of her craft...A lightness of touch pervades this entire album and shows Wallen’s deft...
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This new album of orchestral works by Errollyn Wallen, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra under the direction of John Andrews, offers a rich journey through over two decades of the composer's diverse and innovative music.
Wallen, a groundbreaking figure in contemporary classical music, showcases her distinctive voice across a wide range of orchestral moods. From the celebratory ebb and flow of The World's Weather to the evocative imagery in Mighty River, the album explores themes of human resilience and natural forces.
Works like Fondant and This Frame is Part of the Painting reflect Wallen's playful and deeply personal inspirations, whether from cake or art. Other highlights include By Gis and by Saint Charity, with its intense emotional depth, and the virtuosic Dances for Orchestra, which blends styles from jazz to classical. This album is a powerful testament to Wallen's mastery and inventive spirit.
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Awards and reviews
May 2025
we’re treated to an assortment of works composed over 20 years – and they show an artist truly in command of her craft...A lightness of touch pervades this entire album and shows Wallen’s deft handling of an orchestra and all its potential glory.
May 2025
Playful and serious elements combine and interact in colourful and revealing ways on this album of orchestral compositions by Errollyn Wallen.
The pieces date from 2000 to 2023; all share a strong sense of momentum in these performances by the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor John Andrews… By Gis and by St Charity is a short and effective setting of Shakespeare, compellingly delivered by Ruby Hughes, with the orchestral players’ chants of “shame!” drawing us into Ophelia’s claustrophobic inner world.
