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Jon Lord: Durham Concerto

Jon Lord: Durham Concerto (Avie AV 2145)

Durham Concerto
Jon Lord

Avie Records AV 2145 (CD, UK, 28 January 2008)

The Durham Concerto is a classical work composed by Jon Lord. It was commissioned by Durham University and was first performed in Durham Cathedral on 20 October 2007, as part of the university’s 175th anniversary celebrations.

Musicians

Matthew Barley, cello;
Jon Lord, Hammond organ;
Ruth Palmer, violin;
Kathryn Tickell, Northumbrian pipes

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Mischa Damev

Tracks

Part 1: Morning

  1. The Cathedral at Dawn (11.31)
    solo violin, solo cello, Hammond organ
  2. Durham Awakes (8.25)
    solo violin, solo cello, Hammond organ, Northumbrian pipes

Part 2: Afternoon

  1. The Road From Lindisfarne (7.18)
    solo violin, solo cello, Northumbrian pipes
  2. From Prebends Bridge (8.27)
    solo cello

Part 3: Evening

  1. Rags & Galas (8.25)
    solo violin, solo cello, Hammond organ
  2. Durham Nocturne (12.11)
    solo violin, solo cello, Hammond organ, Northumbrian pipes