Images by Anna Lapwood
Images is Anna Lapwood's release from 2021, a rich set of works for the king of instruments. It runs to 68 minutes across 9 tracks on Signum Classics. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.
Why listen?
The playing is rich and resonant, the full range of the organ put to use. Lines build slowly and bloom into broad, sustained colour. It is music that fills a space and asks you to slow down.
Favourite piece: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten)
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten) is the high point of the record, the moment where everything comes together. It is worth the price of the record on its own.
Key takeaway
Images is a fine place to start. Give it a listen.
Tracklist
- Le Tombeau de Couperin (Ravel)
- An Occasional Trumpet Voluntary (Gowers)
- String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10: Andantino doucement expressif (Debussy)
- Light in Darkness (Briggs)
- Trois Improvisations: III. Improvisation (Boulanger)
- Images (Park)
- Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten)
- Vocalise-Etude (Messiaen)
- Taking Your Leave (Frances-Hoad)
Details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Artist | Anna Lapwood |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Length | 68 min |
| Tracks | 9 |
| Label | Signum Classics |
| Standout moment | Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (Britten) |
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