ROBERT DOCKER (1918-1992): Legend for Piano and Orchestra, Scène du bal, 3 Contrasts for Oboe and Orchestra, Tabarinage, Scènes de ballet, Air, The Spirit of Cambria, Fairy Dance Reel, Blue Ribbons, Pastiche Variations for Piano and Orchestra.

Description: Docker was one of the giants of light music – a composer and arranger whose works graced stage, screen, radio and television. Two of his best pieces were written for piano and orchestra: Legend, which can rank alongside Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto; and the brilliantly witty inventions of the Pastiche Variations. Not only was Docker a distinguished orchestrator, he was also a rich melodist as his classic Scène du bat lillustrates, while the composer’s impish humor can be savored in Tabarinage. Docker’s early training as a classical violinist fully equipped him to explore the British pastoral tradition in the languid and beautiful Air. William Davies (piano), David Presley (oboe), RTÉ Concert Orchestra; Barry Knight. Original 2000 Marco Polo release.