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Antony Hopkins is a phenomenon – a fact which escapes much of the public and even press who still confuse him with the actor (Anthony). Composer, pianist, conductor, broadcaster, lecturer, author … a true man of music. A live wire at the age of 91, (as we write in May 2012), his genius has suffered from fickle fashion, his ‘serious’ music being lyrical and tuneful though certainly deep and complex; his lighter music now seen as ‘period’ – and just ripe for rediscovery. This double album contains much fine music including eight pieces written by top British composers as tributes to Antony. For all interested in the evolution of 20th century music this album will be invaluable, and it’s also made with wit and humour, to suit the character of Hopkins himself.
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Antony Hopkins:
- Sonata for Viola and Piano − I. March (4:32)
- Sonata for Viola and Piano − II. Ground (3:55)
- Sonata for Viola and Piano − III. Scherzo (3:25)
- Sonata for Viola and Piano − IV. Epilogue (2:23) Antony Hopkins:
- Rondo from Piano Sonata no, 2 in F sharp minor (2:59) Antony Hopkins:
- A Humble Song to the Birds − I. My darlings, oh my little birds (2:39)
- A Humble Song to the Birds − II. You need not peep (1:09)
- A Humble Song to the Birds − III. How dare I then, por silly man (1:15)
- A Humble Song to the Birds − Some may be priests or kings or lords (2:59) Antony Hopkins:
- Partita in G minor for solo violin − I. Andante – fugato (3:19)
- Partita in G minor for solo violin − II. Vigoroso (1:41)
- Partita in G minor for solo violin − III. Moderato, molto rubato (2:01)
- Partita in G minor for solo violin − IV. Mesure (1:07)
- Partita in G minor for solo violin − V. Allegro giusto (2:02) Antony Hopkins:
- Piano Sonata no. 3 in C sharp minor − I. Allegro vigoroso (6:37)
- Piano Sonata no. 3 in C sharp minor − II. Largo (5:43)
- Piano Sonata no. 3 in C sharp minor − III. Tranquillo – Allegro giusto (3:34) Antony Hopkins:
- Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − I. Prelude: Allegretto, quasi pastorale (1:44)
- Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − II. Scherzo: Prestissimo (0:57)
- Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − III. Canon: Andante tranquillo (1:39)
- Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − IV. Jig: Vivace (1:46) Antony Hopkins:
- Pastiche Suite − I. Allegro molto giusto (1:11)
- Pastiche Suite − II. Alla sicilana (1:16)
- Pastiche Suite − III. Vivace non troppo (1:17) Antony Hopkins:
- Three French Folksongs − No. 1 Les trois rubans (2:08)
- Three French Folksongs − No. 2 Gai lon la (2:30)
- Three French Folksongs − No. 3 Quand mon mari se fachera (1:42) Antony Hopkins:
- Tango (2:35) Antony Hopkins:
- Three Seductions − No. 1 Wanton Waltz (1:15)
- Three Seductions − No. 2 Flirtatious Fancy (0:50)
- Three Seductions − No. 3 Sensuous Sarabande (1:54) Antony Hopkins:
- First Love (from “Early One Morning”) (3:32) Antony Hopkins:
- I’ve Lost my Love (from “Hands Across the Sky”) (3:31) Antony Hopkins:
- A Melancholy Song (1:04) Antony Hopkins:
- Four Dances from “Back to Methuselah” − I. Farandole (0:58)
- Four Dances from “Back to Methuselah” − II. Sarabande (1:0)
- Four Dances from “Back to Methuselah” − III. Wilman’s Grounde (1:08)
- Four Dances from “Back to Methuselah” − IV. Air (0:53) Antony Hopkins:
- Good King Jack Nicklaus (poem) (1:29)
- Charlie’s Revenge (poem) (5:00 )
- String Quartet (poem) (1:29) Andrew Plant:
- On How to Sing (2:03) David Matthews:
- A Little Pastoral (1:46) David Dubery:
- Evening in April (3:28) Anthony Gilbert:
- Above All That (2:52) Gordon Crosse:
- CantAHta (3:07) David Ellis:|
- Head Music (1:53) Joseph Phibbs:
- Pierrot (3:43) Elis Pehkonen:
- Pieds en l’air (1:57) Antony Hopkins:
- Vicarage Tea (from “Johnny the Priest”) (3:04)
- Be Not Afraid (from “Johnny the Priest”) (3:31)
- Trio from “Three’s Company” (3:38)
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Sonata for Viola and Piano − I. March (4:32)
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Sonata for Viola and Piano − II. Ground (3:55)
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Sonata for Viola and Piano − III. Scherzo (3:25)
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Sonata for Viola and Piano − IV. Epilogue (2:23)
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Rondo from Piano Sonata no, 2 in F sharp minor (2:59)
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A Humble Song to the Birds − I. My darlings, oh my little birds (2:39)
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A Humble Song to the Birds − II. You need not peep (1:09)
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A Humble Song to the Birds − III. How dare I then, por silly man (1:15)
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A Humble Song to the Birds − Some may be priests or kings or lords (2:59)
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Partita in G minor for solo violin − I. Andante – fugato (3:19)
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Partita in G minor for solo violin − II. Vigoroso (1:41)
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Partita in G minor for solo violin − III. Moderato, molto rubato (2:01)
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Partita in G minor for solo violin − IV. Mesure (1:07)
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Partita in G minor for solo violin − V. Allegro giusto (2:02)
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Piano Sonata no. 3 in C sharp minor − I. Allegro vigoroso (6:37)
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Piano Sonata no. 3 in C sharp minor − II. Largo (5:43)
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Piano Sonata no. 3 in C sharp minor − III. Tranquillo – Allegro giusto (3:34)
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Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − I. Prelude: Allegretto, quasi pastorale (1:44)
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Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − II. Scherzo: Prestissimo (0:57)
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Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − III. Canon: Andante tranquillo (1:39)
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Suite for Descant Recorder and Piano − IV. Jig: Vivace (1:46)
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Pastiche Suite − I. Allegro molto giusto (1:11)
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Pastiche Suite − II. Alla sicilana (1:16)
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Pastiche Suite − III. Vivace non troppo (1:17)
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Three French Folksongs − No. 1 Les trois rubans (2:08)
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Three French Folksongs − No. 2 Gai lon la (2:30)
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Three French Folksongs − No. 3 Quand mon mari se fachera (1:42)
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Tango (2:35)
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Three Seductions − No. 1 Wanton Waltz (1:15)
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Three Seductions − No. 2 Flirtatious Fancy (0:50)
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Three Seductions − No. 3 Sensuous Sarabande (1:54)
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First Love (from "Early One Morning") (3:32)
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I've Lost my Love (from "Hands Across the Sky") (3:31)
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A Melancholy Song (1:04)
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Four Dances from "Back to Methuselah" − I. Farandole (0:58)
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Four Dances from "Back to Methuselah" − II. Sarabande (1:0)
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Four Dances from "Back to Methuselah" − III. Wilman's Grounde (1:08)
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Four Dances from "Back to Methuselah" − IV. Air (0:53)
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Good King Jack Nicklaus (poem) (1:29)
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Charlie's Revenge (poem) (5:00 )
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String Quartet (poem) (1:29)
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On How to Sing (2:03)
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A Little Pastoral (1:46)
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Evening in April (3:28)
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Above All That (2:52)
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CantAHta (3:07)
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Head Music (1:53)
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Pierrot (3:43)
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Pieds en l'air (1:57)
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Vicarage Tea (from "Johnny the Priest") (3:04)
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Be Not Afraid (from "Johnny the Priest") (3:31)
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Trio from "Three's Company" (3:38)