This recording of vicar/composer Greville Cooke's High Marley Rest tone poem for piano is one of the ‘minor musts’ for all enthusiasts of English music. For years I have been hoping that someone will record either this work or Reef’s End or Cormorant Crag
Phillip Sear has done the honours and presents a fine performance of this beguiling miniature. On first hearing High Marley Rest has a simplicity that is quite engaging. However, a little more study reveals considerable pianism – intricate arabesques and subtle changes of mood and expression.
Phillip tells me that there is more British piano music in his ‘pipeline’ for YouTube.
Sounds great!
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