WILLIAM ALWYN (1905-1985): Mirages (Benjamin Luxon [baritone], David Willison [piano]), Divertimento for Solo Flute (Christopher Hyde-Smith), Naiades for Flute and Harp (Hyde-Smith [flute], Marisa Robles [harp]. All rec. Dec. 1971), Fantasy-Waltzes, Sonata alla Toccata (Sheila Randell [piano]. Rec. April 1959. Mono).
Catalogue Number: 06J063
Label: Lyrita
Reference: SRCD.293
Format: CD
Price: $18.98
Description: Although all of this repertoire has appeared on Naxos (the song cycle just a few months ago), these are important historical documents, the recordings of Mirages and Naiades having been made within a year of composition while the second disc represents the milestone some Lyrita collectors have been anticipating: the mono recordings which Richard Itter, founder of Lyrita, made himself back in the 50s. Texts included.