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GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED		 Proceeds from the sales of this CD benefit the Richmond Foundation, a charity working in mental health.
 
    
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CAMILLERI: ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
leader Peter Manning, conducted by Brian Schembri
with Godfrey Mifsud (clarinet), Jennifer Micallef & Glen Inanga (pianos)

A feast of orchestral fun as Maltese composer Charles Camilleri pays tribute to his country's people and folk traditions. The unashamedly "light music" of the Malta Suite and Knights of Malta Ballet is sheer joy, as are the slightly more serious but still effervescent and thoroughly traditional pieces such as the Concertino for two pianos and orchestra which features the world renowned Micallef-Inanga Duo.  Accomplished clarinettist Godfrey Mifsud also appears, and all Maltese artists donated their service free to this disc to aid charity.

playing time: 76.45
direct sale price:  $12.99
audio  sample:  Concertino no. 4 - first movement (extract)
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tracks:

Knights of Malta Ballet Suite
Concertino no. 4 "Summer Nights in Malta" for two pianos and orchestra
Four Legends
Overture Classique
Intermezzo from Il-Weghda
Malta Suite

review extracts: for full reviews click here

”A lovely disc with unpretentious, colourful, well-crafted works in very fine performances. Light music, maybe, but of the highest order. Do not expect any earthshaking masterpieces here, but a bunch of attractive and enjoyable miniatures.” - Hubert Culot (MusicWeb)

"One of the most rewarding compilations of new 20th century orchestral music I have encountered in a long time... consistently attractive and often hauntingly tuneful, resourcefully inventive, elegantly crafted and richly scored...These sparkling performances from Brian Schembri and the excellent Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra could not be more stylish or persuasively spontaneous, and the vividly atmospheric recording is first rate. Not to be missed." - Ivan March (Gramophone)
“The Malta Suite is a remarkable work from someone so young. The disc is well programmed. The recording captures the sultry but restrained warmth of the strings to perfection. This is thoroughly enjoyable music, undemanding yet often exquisitely crafted.” - Colin Clarke (Fanfare, USA)
“A symphony [orchestra] in tow that has a real feel for the works.  Quite a dandy diversion that almost bops along like a pop record.” - Chris Spector (Mid West Record)