MICHAEL TIPPETT (1905-1998)

The Rose Lake (1991-93)

29:09

A song without words for orchestra

To Nicholas and Anne Whyatt

1

Medium fast -

2:22

2

The Lake begins to sing. Slow -

2:15

3

Fast -

1:53

4

The Lake Song is echoed from the sky. Slow -

1:57

5

Fast - Medium slow -

2:23

6

The Lake is in full song. Slow -

2:41

7

Medium slow - Medium fast -

3:35

8

Medium slow -

2:43

9

The Lake Song leaves the sky. Slow -

2:20

10

Fast -

2:24

11

The Lake sings itself to sleep. Medium slow -

3:05

12

Calm - Medium fast

1:28

Ritual Dances (1953)

24:22

from The Midsummer Marriage (1946-52)

for orchestra

To Walter Goehr

13

Prelude. Lento - Andante -

2:41

14

Transformation. L'istesso tempo -

0:34

15

Preparation for the first dance. Allegretto con moto vigoroso -

1:11

16

First dance. The earth in autumn (The hound chases the hare). Allegro molto -

2:14

17

Transformation. [L'istesso tempo] - Andante -

0:36

18

Preparation for the second dance. Allegretto con moto vigoroso -

1:18

19

Second dance. The waters in winter (The otter chases the fish). Adagio tranquillo -

2:59

20

Transformation. Allegro molto -

0:37

21

Preparation for the third dance. Allegro flebile -

1:47

22

Third dance. The air in spring (The hawk chases the bird). Allegro grazioso vivace -

3:21

23

Preparation for the fourth dance. Doppio meno mosso -

0:36

24

Fourth dance. Fire in summer (The voluntary human sacrifice). Più mosso: Allegro moderato -

6:22

Also available as SACD CHSA 5039

Richard Hickox