Ernest Macmillan
This 1993 Centrediscs release marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Ernest MacMillan, a towering figure in Canada’s musical history and the Canadian Music Centre’s first President.
Presented here is a collection of Sir Ernest’s finest recorded works featuring world-reknowned artists such as Jon Vickers, Andrew Davis and the Amadeus Quartet.
« All these performances are sterling – and superbly recorded. The collection can be warmly recommended to those interested in quality music, off the beaten path. » – In Tune (Japan)
« This Centrediscs compact disc reissues a number of the best performances ever recorded of MacMillan’s most popular pieces and belongs in every self-respecting library of Canadian music. » – William Littler, The Toronto Star
1. Cortège Académique
2. Blanche comme la neige
3-4. Two Sketches based on French Canadian Airs (string quartet version)
5-7. Three Songs of the West Coast
8-11. String Quartet in c minor
PERFORMERS:
Andrew Davis, organ/orgue; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir; Elmer Iseler, conductor/chef de choeur; Amadeus Quartet; Jon Vickers, tenor/ténor; Richard Woitach, piano.