Reflections (CD)

A brand new recording from one of Britain’s most beloved, respected and performed composers, released to commemorate Sir John Rutter’s 80th birthday.
The first purely orchestral album from Rutter in 58 years of recording, featuring highly respected Scottish pianist Steven Osborne.

‘Reflections’ features three works for orchestra – Celebration Overture, Four Miniatures and Cityscapes, coupled with the premiere recording of Rutter’s piano concerto in four movements, titled Reflections, and Elegy, for piano and orchestra.

‘Reflections’ is set to throw new and positive light on the world of British piano concertos, the format of which features in the output of some of the 20th century’s greatest home-grown composers.

1. Celebration Overture
2. Reflections: I. Prelude and II. Toccata
3. Reflections: III. Interlude
4. Reflections: IV. Finale alla burlesca
5. 4 Miniatures for Orchestra: I. Introduction and II. Chanson Triste
6. 4 Miniatures for Orchestra: III. Lullab
7. 4 Miniatures for Orchestra: IV. Dance to Your Daddy
8. Cityscapes: I. Big Apple
9. Cityscapes: II. Lost City
10. Cityscapes: III. Flower of Cities All
11. Elegy