E.J. Moeran: Sinfonietta; Symphony; Overture for a Masque

E.J. Moeran: Sinfonietta; Symphony; Overture for a Masque

E.J. Moeran: Sinfonietta; Symphony; Overture for a Masque
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Composer: E.J. Moeran
Conductor: Adrian Boult
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2007-05-08
Music Label: Lyrita
Soundtracks:
  1. 1st Movement: Allegro
  2. 2nd Movement: Theme & Variations
  3. 3rd Movement: Allegro Risoluto
  4. 1st Movement: Allegro
  5. 2nd Movement: Lento
  6. 3rd Movement: Vivace
  7. 4th Movement: Lento-Allegro Molto
  8. Overture For a Masque

Music reviews of E.J. Moeran: Sinfonietta; Symphony; Overture for a Masque

Music Review: Wonderful Performances
Rating: 5 Stars

Ernest John Moeran was born in London in 1894 and server in the First World War. He was wounded and returned to England to resume his interrupted study of music. Moeran studied with John Ireland and wrote music inspired by folk melodies.

The Sinfonietta, in three movements, was composed in 1944 and scored for a small orchestra. The music is bucolic in nature with a lyrical opening movement. The second movement is a theme and variations, opening with a pastoral melody that is beautifully explored with expressive lyrical writing. The final movement is joyous music with a folk idiom that is beautifully orchestrated.

The Symphony in G minor was suggested to Moeran by the conductor Sir Hamilton Harty in 1926. However, the composer did not feel he had enough experience to begin a symphony and did not begin the work until 1934, completing it in 1937. The symphony is an impressive work over forty minutes long. The first movement begins without drama with a lyrical melody that gradually becomes more animated. The melodies alternate from tranquil to animated, punctuated by percussion. The second movement opens with a somber, reflective melody. The music slowly develops toward a passionate climax and becomes lighter and more pastoral. The third movement sounds like a depiction of nature. The strings and woodwinds have fleeting melodies that pass from instrument to instrument. The finale opens with a passionate melody from the strings. After a long exploration of this melody, the tempo increases with the brass joining in leading to a militaristic melody, followed by a dance-like melody. The music alternates between lyrical and stormy melodies. The symphony closes with six bold chords.

The Overture to a Masque comes from 1944 on a commission from Walter Legge. It is a tuneful piece that makes a terrific concert opener.

Sir Adrian Boult is in his element with this music. He conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra and New Philharmonic Orchestra superbly; bring the subtle shadings and charm of Moeran's tautly composed music. If you don't know Moeran's music, this is a good place to start.
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