Frederick Septimus Kelly (1881-1916): Orchestral Works

[Alan Howe]

Sounds interesting:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8703049--frederick-septimus-kelly-orchestral-works
Listen on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itTwW6OvYVk&list=OLAK5uy_nJZSQRaUSGBTo18E5rE4JQ6UQYJ47qL10

[4candles]

Definitely interesting! You perhaps know that the composer's Twelve Studies, Op.9 and 24 Monographs, Op.11, for piano are in the offing at Toccata Classics.

[Gareth Vaughan]

You may know that I was instrumental in getting Kelly's Serenade, Op. 7 recorded by Cameo Classics (now released on an excellent 4 CD compilation of orchestral music by British composers on Lyrita). It is a splendid work beautifully scored, and deserves to be heard more often. I am looking forward very much to this disk.

[Alan Howe]

It's actually a 2-CD set. Our cup runneth over...

[Gareth Vaughan]

It does indeed.

[Mark Thomas]

I bought the download a couple of weeks ago, but haven't listened yet to any of the tracks. Unfortunately the booklet isn't included in the digital release, which I thought niggardly. Still, the music's the thing.

[Jimfin]

Oh, I must get this! I love the Kelly Serenade. I have the 2 cd release of works of his from a couple of years ago, plus the Cameo recording, and Kelly seems a very fine composer. Apparently a great rower too.

[semloh]

ABC Classic (Australia) regularly plays the music of FS Kelly. I think the name 'Septimus' is an asset in terms of public awareness. 

[Alan Howe]

The 'German Symphony', which was actually called 'Orchestral Suite in E flat major' (and renamed by the writer of the sleevote, Christopher Latham), is actually a rather lovely piece - melodious, shapely, attractive and with a certain neo-classical feel to it. I'm glad to have made its acquaintance.

[semloh]

Gareth, I only just noticed that you said you played a part in getting the Serenade recorded. All I can say, is a huge 'thank you'. It's a real joy. 

[Jimfin]

A wonderful collection. I'm slghtly in two minds about the renaming of the German Symphony, but it's a lovely piece. The Elegy I think stands out as perhaps his finest orchestral work I've heard. The songs are very melodious too.

[Gareth Vaughan]

Thank you, semloh. One does one's best when the opportunity arises!