Maxwell Davies: Suite from The Boyfriend; Suite from The

Maxwell Davies: Suite from The Boyfriend; Suite from The Devils; Seven in Nomine; Yesnaby Ground; Farewell to Stromness

All the works on this recording have connections with stage or theatre. The two suites are derived from scores that Maxwell Davies wrote for films by Ken Russell and could not be more different. The Boyfriend, based on a 1954 musical by Sandy Wilson, introduces a large dance band and period motifs to great effect, while dramatic extremes depicting the film's themes of corruption, exorcism and execution within a medieval religious setting are explored in The Devils. Seven in Nomine evokes Maxwell Davies' interest in medieval plainsong. The composer himself plays two of his most popular piano pieces with their memorable evocations of Orkney landmarks.

Country	USA
Binding	Audio CD
Brand	AQUARIUS/CLEOBURY/MAXWELL DAVIES
EAN	0747313240876
Label	Naxos
Manufacturer	Naxos
NumberOfDiscs	1
NumberOfItems	1
PublicationDate	2014-03-25
Publisher	Naxos
ReleaseDate	2014-03-25
Studio	Naxos

Maxwell Davies: Suite from The Boyfriend; Suite from The Devils; Seven in Nomine; Yesnaby Ground; Farewell to Stromness