℗ 2016 SOMM Recordings
Released | March 25, 2016 |
Duration | 1h 16m 54s |
Record Label | SOMM Recordings |
Catalogue No. | SOMMCD0147 |
Genre | Classical (Instrumental) |
Roger Sacheverell Coke: 24 Preludes - 15 Variations & Finale
Simon Callaghan
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
Preludes, Op. 33
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1.1
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No. 1. Appassionato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:57 | |||
1.2
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No. 2. Andante
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:02 | |||
1.3
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No. 3. Andantino
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:48 | |||
1.4
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No. 4. Molto Maestoso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:17 | |||
1.5
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No. 5. Andantino
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:49 | |||
1.6
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No. 6. Presto Agitato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:12 | |||
1.7
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No. 7. Grazioso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:54 | |||
1.8
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No. 8. Lento Maestoso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:02 | |||
1.9
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No. 9. Leggiero scherzando
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:46 | |||
1.10
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No. 10. Vivace
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:10 | |||
1.11
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No. 11. Andante cantabile
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
4:49 | |||
Preludes, Op. 34
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1.12
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No. 1. Allegro scherzando
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
3:03 | |||
1.13
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No. 2. Cantabile
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:55 | |||
1.14
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No. 3. Allegro assai
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:22 | |||
1.15
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No. 4. Andante cantabile
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:29 | |||
1.16
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No. 5. Andantino patetico
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:25 | |||
1.17
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No. 6. Moderato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
3:40 | |||
1.18
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No. 7. Presto agitato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:00 | |||
1.19
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No. 8. Allegro comodo
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:28 | |||
1.20
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No. 9. Languido e rubato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
3:40 | |||
1.21
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No. 10. Amabile
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
0:59 | |||
1.22
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No. 11. Andantino
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:45 | |||
1.23
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No. 12. Amabile
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:19 | |||
1.24
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No. 13. Maestoso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:46 | |||
15 Variations & Finale, Op. 37
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1.25
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Theme. Lento
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:18 | |||
1.26
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Variation 1. Più mosso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
0:14 | |||
1.27
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Variation 2. Allegro
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:12 | |||
1.28
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Variation 3. Lento assai, doloroso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:57 | |||
1.29
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Variation 4. Allegretto
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:09 | |||
1.30
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Variation 5. Moderato maestoso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:13 | |||
1.31
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Variation 6. Presto scherzando
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
0:45 | |||
1.32
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Variation 7. Chorale - Andantino cantabile
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:52 | |||
1.33
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Variation 8. Andantino
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:37 | |||
1.34
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Variation 9. Moderato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:08 | |||
1.35
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Variation 10. Allegro molto energico
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:17 | |||
1.36
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Variation 11. Intermezzo - Andante rubato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:01 | |||
1.37
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Variation 12. Andantino semplice e grazioso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:42 | |||
1.38
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Variation 13. Moderato appassionato
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
0:39 | |||
1.39
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Variation 14. Allegro risoluto
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
1:47 | |||
1.40
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Variation 15. Largo doloroso
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
3:29 | |||
1.41
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Finale. Tempo di Tema
Roger Sacheverell Coke; Simon Callaghan |
2:57 | |||
Digital Booklet
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"Callaghan extracts every ounce of eloquence and fantasy from this intriguing repertoire ... engineering is clean and true to match ... a bold release, in sum, which will handsomely reward (those) who enjoy venturing off the beaten track."
- Gramophone
"Four Stars ... (on the 24 Preludes) style and manner is soaked in the Romantic piano tradition (Rachmaninov uppermost), yet harmonic twists and an obsessive repetitions of melody and rhythmic motifs point to an individual personality, if one existing in a very small world. Slow speeds and a mood of sad nostalgia dominate, but Simon Callaghan's supple and sympathetic playing help keep the listener's spirits alert."
- BBC Music Magazine
Pianist Simon Callaghan presents the world premieres of works by British composer and pianist Roger Sacheverell Coke, about whom little is known. Artists who admired him include Eugene Goossens, Sir Henry Wood and the Brosa Quartet. As well, he was a friend of both Moiseiwitsch and Rachmaninov and dedicated one of his symphonies to Rachmaninov. Callaghan devoted much time researching Coke's life and work, keen to assemble a clearer picture of the man and his music. Although a large amount of Coke's writing remains in manuscript, the pieces on this album have never been recorded until now.
"... the more I explored this music and became familiar with the composer’s unique musical language, the more I became keen to present these lost treasures to the world ... Coke was a remarkable musician and clearly a gifted composer ... given the composer’s background as a successful concert pianist, it is unsurprising that the music is very pianistic and is truly late Romantic in style ... several people were quickly reminded of Scriabin’s late works ... it is a mystery to me (and very sad) that this music in not better known. I am looking forward to exploring as much of Coke’s music as I can get my hands on!"
- Simon Callaghan
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – SOMM Recordings Studio Masters
Recorded at the Old Granary Studios, Suffolk, on August 26 and 27, 2014 Piano: Steinway Concert Grand Model 'D' Recording producer: Siva Oke Recording engineer: Ben Connellan Front cover photograph of Simon Callaghan: Benjamin Ealovega Design and layout: Andrew Giles
Recorded at the Old Granary Studios, Suffolk, on August 26 and 27, 2014 Piano: Steinway Concert Grand Model 'D' Recording producer: Siva Oke Recording engineer: Ben Connellan Front cover photograph of Simon Callaghan: Benjamin Ealovega Design and layout: Andrew Giles
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -5.46 -15.22 to -0.44 | -26.80 -36.85 to -19.11 | -22.99 -33.50 to -15.70 | 13 8 to 16 | |
1 | No. 1. Appassionato | -4.47 | -22.57 | -19.5 | 12 |
2 | No. 2. Andante | -3.38 | -30.19 | -26.3 | 16 |
3 | No. 3. Andantino | -5.01 | -27.37 | -22.6 | 12 |
4 | No. 4. Molto Maestoso | -1.27 | -22.16 | -16.4 | 13 |
5 | No. 5. Andantino | -2.64 | -25.43 | -20.8 | 13 |
6 | No. 6. Presto Agitato | -2.64 | -21.71 | -18.6 | 12 |
7 | No. 7. Grazioso | -4.53 | -28.69 | -23.9 | 12 |
8 | No. 8. Lento Maestoso | -7.10 | -29.74 | -25.6 | 14 |
9 | No. 9. Leggiero scherzando | -6.09 | -28.02 | -24.4 | 13 |
10 | No. 10. Vivace | -7.16 | -25.01 | -21.3 | 11 |
11 | No. 11. Andante cantabile | -4.22 | -29.09 | -24.0 | 15 |
12 | No. 1. Allegro scherzando | -0.73 | -23.47 | -19.2 | 13 |
13 | No. 2. Cantabile | -5.79 | -29.94 | -25.9 | 14 |
14 | No. 3. Allegro assai | -5.18 | -25.67 | -21.9 | 13 |
15 | No. 4. Andante cantabile | -8.97 | -31.24 | -27.0 | 13 |
16 | No. 5. Andantino patetico | -11.78 | -32.33 | -28.0 | 12 |
17 | No. 6. Moderato | -8.09 | -30.59 | -26.7 | 14 |
18 | No. 7. Presto agitato | -1.51 | -21.78 | -18.5 | 11 |
19 | No. 8. Allegro comodo | -3.81 | -25.73 | -22.4 | 13 |
20 | No. 9. Languido e rubato | -6.36 | -32.63 | -28.7 | 16 |
21 | No. 10. Amabile | -8.68 | -27.05 | -23.6 | 11 |
22 | No. 11. Andantino | -4.52 | -25.83 | -21.4 | 12 |
23 | No. 12. Amabile | -9.28 | -29.15 | -26.0 | 12 |
24 | No. 13. Maestoso | -1.00 | -19.11 | -15.7 | 11 |
25 | Theme. Lento | -4.03 | -26.64 | -22.7 | 14 |
26 | Variation 1. Più mosso | -11.70 | -26.27 | -22.5 | 8 |
27 | Variation 2. Allegro | -4.90 | -24.38 | -21.4 | 11 |
28 | Variation 3. Lento assai, doloroso | -15.22 | -36.85 | -33.5 | 14 |
29 | Variation 4. Allegretto | -7.16 | -26.37 | -22.9 | 12 |
30 | Variation 5. Moderato maestoso | -1.87 | -20.87 | -17.6 | 13 |
31 | Variation 6. Presto scherzando | -6.12 | -24.59 | -21.6 | 11 |
32 | Variation 7. Chorale - Andantino cantabile | -5.40 | -29.20 | -25.1 | 13 |
33 | Variation 8. Andantino | -8.21 | -26.15 | -23.0 | 11 |
34 | Variation 9. Moderato | -8.70 | -32.63 | -29.2 | 12 |
35 | Variation 10. Allegro molto energico | -0.44 | -20.89 | -18.0 | 13 |
36 | Variation 11. Intermezzo - Andante rubato | -2.44 | -29.71 | -24.3 | 16 |
37 | Variation 12. Andantino semplice e grazioso | -12.50 | -31.67 | -28.8 | 12 |
38 | Variation 13. Moderato appassionato | -4.81 | -22.52 | -19.7 | 12 |
39 | Variation 14. Allegro risoluto | -0.92 | -21.02 | -17.9 | 13 |
40 | Variation 15. Largo doloroso | -4.65 | -29.49 | -25.6 | 16 |
41 | Finale. Tempo di Tema | -0.68 | -25.04 | -20.5 | 15 |