Boom of the Tingling Strings
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Boom of the Tingling Strings is a piano concerto in four movements written by Jon Lord
. Its first version was finished in November 2002, soon after Lord had left Deep Purple
. The premiere performance of the concerto took place in Brisbane, Australia in February 2003, with pianist Michael Kieran Harvey
and The Queensland Orchestra conducted by Paul Mann.
In December 2006 Boom of the Tingling Strings was recorded in Odense, Denmark with pianist Nelson Goerner and Odense Symfoniorkester conducted by Paul Mann. In March 2008 it was released on CD by EMI Classics. The album also consists of Lord's another composition Disguises, a suite in three movements, each a portrait of someone who has inspired the composer.
Jon Lord
Jonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
. Its first version was finished in November 2002, soon after Lord had left Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
. The premiere performance of the concerto took place in Brisbane, Australia in February 2003, with pianist Michael Kieran Harvey
Michael Kieran Harvey
Michael Kieran Harvey is an Australian pianist whose career has been notable for its diversity and wide repertoire. He is renowned for commissioning and performing new music. He has especially promoted the works of Australian composers, such as Carl Vine, all of whose piano music he has recorded...
and The Queensland Orchestra conducted by Paul Mann.
In December 2006 Boom of the Tingling Strings was recorded in Odense, Denmark with pianist Nelson Goerner and Odense Symfoniorkester conducted by Paul Mann. In March 2008 it was released on CD by EMI Classics. The album also consists of Lord's another composition Disguises, a suite in three movements, each a portrait of someone who has inspired the composer.
CD track listing
- Boom of the Tingling Strings
- "Adagio assai" (8.52)
- "L'istesso tempo" (6.22)
- "Adagio" (7.26)
- "Allegro giusto" (13.55)
- Disguises
- "M.A.s.q.u.e. Poco adagio - Allegro moderato e poco pesante" (14.23)
- "Music for Miriam. Adagio" (10.17)
- "Il Buffone (G.C.). Allegro vivace" (10.58)
- Total running time: 72.14
Production notes
- Recorded December 11–15, 2006, Carl Nielsen Hall, Odense, Denmark
- Producer and editor: Jorn Pedersen
- Balance engineer: Geoff Miles