As I mentioned when I began the blog, it would be "mostly classical", but with other things that caught my fancy along the way. This is a nice little record, a rarity for me, since I had never seen it before, and very pleasurable to listen to. Though I studied early Celtic literature many, many years ago, have read Arthurian Romances and the Mabinogion, I know nothing about the music of Wales.
Osian Ellis, of course, is no stranger to followers of classical music. He was harpist for the LSO for many years and made a fine recording of Ravel's Introduction and Allegro with the Melos ensemble of which he was a member. He had a long, fruitful association with Benjamin Britten, performing and recording with Peter Pears, and was firmly established in the London musical establishment.
But this is the first time I have heard him sing!
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Hey, I was looking for that LP not long ago. Thanks! I have another LP of Ellis singing and playing the harp on (I think) Argo or L'Oiseau Lyre. Also I recently read the autobiography of Isabella Wallich, who founded Delyse.
ReplyDeleteGlad I was able to post something you were looking for; it's especially satisfying. I really don't know a lot about Delyse, but the record was nicely recorded and issued in a fine pressing. Any chance you will ever post those other Osian Ellis things? He does a very nice job here, especially during the Penillion.
ReplyDeleteIsabella Wallich was a nice of Fred Gaisberg of HMV. She started Delyse to record Welsh music; I believe this is one of the label's first releases.
ReplyDeleteI'll see if I can find the Osian Ellis record - that may be a struggle!
Wonderful recording! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteYour quite welcome. A agree about the recording and would love to find more.
ReplyDeleteThis is a charming recording! I had no idea. Thank you very much for posting it.
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