Dutton Epoch explores the music of French composer Benjamin Godard (1849-1895), until now known only for his violin concertos, in this disc featuring his equally delectable First Piano Concerto. Dating from 1875, this substantial four-movement work is brought brilliantly to life by pianist Victor Sangiorgio with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Martin Yates. It is accompanied by the showpiece Introduction et Allegro for piano and orchestra of 1880, and the Symphonie Orientale of 1884, which reflects the highpoint of French Orientalism. Lovers of tuneful, romantic orchestral music will respond to these vividly imagined scores, all of which are world premiere recordings.

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Piano Concerto no.1 in A minor op.31 (1875) VS
i. Andante Allegro vivace
ii. Scherzo: Allegretto non troppo
iii. Andante quasi adagio
iv. Allegro ma non troppo Vivace

Introduction et Allegro pour piano et orchestre op.49 (1880) VS
i. Lento
ii. Allegro Quasi cadenza Allegro

Symphonie Orientale pour orchestre op.84 (1884)
i. Arabia: Les éléphants (Andante con moto)
ii. China: Chinoiserie (Allegro moderato)
iii. Greece: Orientales, Sara la baigneuse (Andantino con moto)
iv. Persia: Le rve de la Nikia (Quasi adagio)
v. Turkey: Marche Turque (Tempo di marcia)

World Premiere Recordings

VS Victor Sangiorgio (piano)

Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Martin Yates (conductor)

Recorded at RSNO Centre, Henry Wood Hall, Glasgow, 13-14 January 2011

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CDLX 7274

“Victor Sangiorgio, you feel, has had these works in his fingers for some time, while the equally infectious vitality that Martin Yates brings to proceedings adds to the impression of everyone having a thoroughly enjoyable time. Dutton’s sound ... is spacious and resonant ...” “An altogether delightful disc of world premiere recordings.” Jeremy Nicholas, Gramophone, November 2011