John Woolrich : The Ghost in the Machine

Four major orchestral works by John Woolrich: The Barber's Timepiece, inspired by a short story by Italo Calvino; the Oboe Concerto; The Ghost in the Machine, which explores the idea of order sliding into chaos; and the lyrical Viola Concerto.

Editor’s Choice: "A strong and individual voice in music of real substance. The fine soloists bring the concertos vividly to life. Well worth exploring."
Gramophone 2001

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Track Listing	Track Time	MP3
The Barber's Timepiece	7'54
Oboe Concerto: I	3'33
Oboe Concerto: II	0'49
Oboe Concerto: III	1'08
Oboe Concerto: IV	2'02
Oboe Concerto: V	0'50
Oboe Concerto: VI	3'12
Oboe Concerto: VII	1'04
Oboe Concerto: VIII	1'06
Oboe Concerto: IX	1'05
Oboe Concerto: X	3'12
Oboe Concerto: XI	3'24
Oboe Concerto: XII	2'28
Oboe Concerto: XIII	4'56
The Ghost in the Machine	14'21
Viola Concerto: Soave sia il vento	5'22
Viola Concerto: Torna il tranquillo al mare	2'01
Viola Concerto: Distant	3'22
Viola Concerto: Placido e il mar	2'10
Viola Concerto: Tristansburg	4'34
Viola Concerto: Chorale	1'52
Viola Concerto: O sia tranquillo il mare	6'44

Composers on this disc

John Woolrich