Chamber Ensemble of London - Quiet Summer Evening - British Light Classics [CD]

SOMM Recordings presents the second recording from the virtuoso Chamber Ensemble of London, directed by violinist Peter Fisher. This album, Quiet Summer Evening - British Concertante Music, draws deeply from the rich tradition of light classical music, showcasing exceptional performances from a hand-picked group of string players.

Key Features/Benefits

• Features the Chamber Ensemble of London, directed by violinist Peter Fisher.
• Showcases British light classical music and concertante works.
• Includes performances by sought-after clarinettist Peter Cigleris.
• Features works by Geoffrey Bush, Clive Jenkins, Andy Meyers, Luke Whitlock, Sarah Watts, and Nigel Brooks.
• Includes the premiere performance of Sarah Watts' composition, Everywhere Is Somewhere Else.

Featured Works and Soloists

The program opens with Geoffrey Bush's Rhapsody for Clarinet & Strings, featuring clarinettist Peter Cigleris, who also performs Clive Jenkins' 5 Pieces for Clarinet & String Orchestra. Alexei Watkins is featured on Jenkins' Fantasy for Horn & Strings, as well as Andy Meyers' Orion (Serenade for Horn & Strings) and Luke Whitlock's Lullaby. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Sarah Watts performs her own work, Everywhere Is Somewhere Else, and is the soloist for Nigel Brooks' contemplative Sunday Afternoon.

Specifications Summary

• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Language: German (as specified in data)
• EAN: 0748871072725
• Release Date: 17 Jul 2026

This CD offers an engaging collection of British concertante music, highlighting the sympathetic music-making praised in the ensemble's previous SOMM release, Eclogue - British Chamber Music.