ALWYN: MIRAGES; NOCTURNES; SLUM SONG; SEASCAPES; INVOCATIONS - E. THOMAS; J. WILLIAMS; J. TURNER; I. BURNSIDE

Jeremy Huw Williams brings conspicuous ardour and intelligence to the task in hand… Elin Manahan Thomas sings with chaste purity and unfailing accuracy… Iain Burnside proffers immaculate support. …this is music of strong appeal which should hopefully win the composer new admirers.

William Alwyn composed prolifically in virtually all genres; orchestral, chamber, vocal and instrumental. His major works for the voice were composed during the latter part of his career, between 1965 and 1980, and include four of the song-cycles recorded here.