Epilogue from Wonderlawn : (1994) (7:49) -- Eight Irish madrigals : (2004). He asks his heart to raise itself up to God (3:32) ; He wishes he might die and follow Laura (3:14) ; He considers that he should set little store on earthly beauty (3:03) ; He finds comfort and rest in his sorrows (3:39) ; He is jealous of the heavens and the earth (2:36) ; He understands the great cruelty of death (3:08) ; Petrarch is unable to contain his grief (3:28) ; Laura waits for him in heaven (4:09) -- The church closest to the sea : (2007) (15:18).
Note
The 1st work, for viola, 3 violoncellos, double bass, and piano, is an excerpt from a ballet; the 2nd work for soprano, tenor, 2 violas, violoncello, and double bass; the 3rd work for 2 violins, viola, violoncello, double bass, piano, and percussion (1 player).
Text of the 2nd work by Petrarch in a prose translation by John Millington Synge.
Event (note)
Recorded Jan. 12-13, 2009 in St. Mary's Parish Church, Haddington, Scotland.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Bryars, Gavin.
Title
Epilogue from Wonderlawn [electronic resource] ; Eight Irish madrigals ; The church closest to the sea / Gavin Bryars.
Imprint
Edinburgh, UK : Delphian, p2009.
Playing time
000749 002652 001518
Performer
Susan Hamilton, soprano (2nd work) ; Nicholas Mulroy, tenor (2nd work) ; Rick Standley, double bass ; Mr McFall's Chamber.
Event
Recorded Jan. 12-13, 2009 in St. Mary's Parish Church, Haddington, Scotland.