Scenes of Travel : Eleanor Hodgkinson

Eleanor Hodgkinson : Scenes of Travel.
Beautifully crafted individual playing.

The concept for "Scenes of Travel" sprang from a desire to create a "whole" product. Too often, classical CDs do just what they say on the box, and, whilst they are undoubtedly excellent, I wanted to create something that enabled the listener to engage with the music both musically and personally. I frequently encounter audiences who feel there is a barrier between the classical performer and audience. However, if the performer has taken the time to speak to them and draw them into his or her sound world, then the audience feels much closer to the music and able to appreciate and enjoy the experience in their own way.

Travelling has always fascinated me, and for many of the composers on the album, travel was a source of inspiration. The Romantic era in the 19th century was a time of new horizons being opened up, and seemed the perfect starting point when choosing repertoire. The actual recording process was a breeze, with my husband, Nick Stringfellow overseeing all aspects with a keen ear and infinite attention to detail. For the artwork and liner notes I wanted to make an old travel journal and my good friend Ricardo InsuaCao designed the fantastic cover and booklet, magically coming up with exactly what I had in my head. Scenes of Travel is dedicated to my father, a real traveller in every sense of the world, who encouraged people to think, and think again!

Songs:

1. Con moto agitato andante Fantasy in F sharp minor Op 28 (Felix Mendelssohn)
2. Allegro con moto Fantasy in F sharp minor Op 28 (Felix Mendelssohn)
3. Presto Fantasy in F sharp minor Op 28 (Felix Mendelssohn)
4. No 3 in G flat major Two Impromptus D899 (Franz Schubert)
5. No 4 in A flat major Two Impromptus D899 (Franz Schubert)
6. Sonetto 104 del Petrarca (Franz Liszt)
7. Clair de Lune (Claude Debussy)
8. Praeludium Holberg Suite Op 40 (Edvard Grieg)
9. Sarabande Holberg Suite Op 40 (Edvard Grieg)
10. Gavotte Holberg Suite Op 40 (Edvard Grieg)
11. Air Holberg Suite Op 40 (Edvard Grieg)
12. Rigaudo Holberg Suite Op 40 (Edvard Grieg)
13. Seguidillas (Isaac Albeniz)

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Release date: 3/11/2011
Eleanor Hodgkinson lives in Walton-on-Thames England

Tagged as: Classical, Classical Period, Romantic Era, Impressionism, Instrumental, Composer: Claude Debussy, Composer: Edvard Grieg, Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, Composer: Franz Liszt, Composer: Franz Schubert, Composer: Isaac Albeniz, Classical Piano

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