Elspeth Wyllie – Enigmas (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

A varied range of masterful works from English 20th century composers – some familiar and all major works of importance. Elgar composed his Enigma Variations at the piano; it was always suitable for a solo version and Elgar himself wrote this. Bowen’s Flute Sonata is well known – a Romantic staple — as is Leighton’s Elegy, which deserves to be better known. The piano solo work Folio I is lively and full of fun, while the two Sonnets of Rubbra are exquisitely gorgeous and absolutely essential listening.

Fine performances by pianist Elspeth Wyllie who is an accomplished soloist and chamber musician/accompanist, working throughout the UK and other countries. The young set of musicians here show exceptional talent and musicianship in the recorded works which are very varied yet make up a coherent concert album.

Tracklist:
01. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Theme (01:39)
02. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 1, C.A.E. (02:12)
03. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 2, H.D.S-P. (00:54)
04. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 3, R.B.T. (01:19)
05. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 4, W.M.B. (00:38)
06. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 5, R.P.A. (02:06)
07. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 6, Ysobel (01:41)
08. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 7, Troyte (01:06)
09. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 8, W.N. (01:49)
10. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 9, Nimrod (03:38)
11. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 10, Intermezzo. Dorabella (02:58)
12. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 11, G.R.S. (01:06)
13. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 12, B.G.N. (02:54)
14. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 13, *** (02:54)
15. Elspeth Wyllie – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” (Version for Piano): Var. 14, Finale. E.D.U. (07:24)
16. Elspeth Wyllie – Elegy for Cello & Piano, Op. 5 (09:43)
17. Elspeth Wyllie – Sonata for Flute & Piano, Op. 120: I. Allegro non troppo (08:14)
18. Elspeth Wyllie – Sonata for Flute & Piano, Op. 120: II. Andante piacevola (04:22)
19. Elspeth Wyllie – Sonata for Flute & Piano, Op. 120: III. Allegro con fuoco (04:19)
20. Elspeth Wyllie – Folio I: I. Switchback (00:57)
21. Elspeth Wyllie – Folio I: II. Jumping Jack (01:29)
22. Elspeth Wyllie – Folio I: III. Pastorale (01:51)
23. Elspeth Wyllie – Folio I: IV. Romanza (01:44)
24. Elspeth Wyllie – Folio I: V. Chanson (02:16)
25. Elspeth Wyllie – Folio I: VI. Rum Baba (01:17)
26. Elspeth Wyllie – 2 Sonnets by William Alabaster: No. 1, Upon the Crucifix (03:03)
27. Elspeth Wyllie – 2 Sonnets by William Alabaster: No. 2, On the Reed of Our Lord’s Passion (03:49)