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Title: Ethelbert & Arthur Nevin: Piano music on Altarus
Post by: Gramophonic on Monday 28 December 2020, 00:31
My first post so I hope this counts!
I spotted this cd earlier and will order a copy.
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nevin-Piano-Music-Ethelbert/dp/B000003IXU

Presto (download only it seems
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8728322--piano-music-of-ethelbert-arthur-nevin
I haven't checked Ebay yet.

As a 78 collector I've long known of Ethelbert due to Narsisus which I have always loved! and the rosary, but haven't heard any of Arthur's music before.
Title: Re: Ethelbert & Arthur Nevin: Piano music on Altarus
Post by: TerraEpon on Monday 28 December 2020, 01:20
Of course 'Narcissus' is a nice little chestnut that's pretty well known. I actually got a CD recently that had a different piece by him. But should b eintregued to hear the rest of this.
Title: Re: Ethelbert & Arthur Nevin: Piano music on Altarus
Post by: Gramophonic on Monday 28 December 2020, 10:58
and how could I forget that he also wrote Mighty Lak' a Rose?

I have a Genesis lp with one side featuring his piano music, but both the copies I have had have had inner groove distortion which was quite off-putting for me, so I will buy this download today! Some of his music reminds me of folks like Chaminade who I really like, a bit light and fluffy for some no doubt but pleasant.