Cyril Scott: The Twilight of the Year, from 'Poems'

[Gothick49]

Very nice work. I first came to know and love the Poems as a teenager back in the 1970s through the Martha Ann Verbit recording. I like the somewhat brisk tempo with which you play this, particularly the first half; as this comes closer to the composer's own performance practice in surviving recordings (a selection of these were released in CD on the Dutton label a few years back).

In the coda, your phrasing captures just the right note of wistful regret. Thanks again.

[PSearPianist]

Your comments are much appreciated, and thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. In choosing a tempo, I have to take accoont of the limitations of my piano, and of this medium.

[TommyWestbrook]

Thank you for playing these Scott pieces. I knew this music sounded familiar so I checked my old LP collection and I indeed have an old Genesis LP (1974 - Martha Anne Verbit, piano) which has Danse Negre, Lotus Land, Poems (Poppies, The Garden of Soul-sympathy, Bells and The Twilight of the Year) as well as the Piano Sonata #1 (yawn, unfortunately). Thanks again.

[PSearPianist]

Interesting to hear that this music was available on record that far back.

[XxKontraxX]

Do you know "Indian serenade" ??? I searched everywhere, but can't find, it is my favourite (

[PSearPianist]

I'm afraid I don't have it, and don't think I have ever heard it. However, if you like Cyril Scott, I have just uploaded 'Asphodel' and 'Intermezzo'.

[XxKontraxX]

Thank You!!!

[XxKontraxX]

Oh, I can send you a scan, if you want. Not shure,if it really was written by him, because i searched all over the internet and didn't find it... But sounds very similar ti his unque style.

[Gothick49]

Hi,

Indian serenade is one of the movements in the Indian Suite. It was recorded in the Dutton Lab Cyril Scott Piano music series by Leslie De'ath.

Bernard Herrmann made an arrangement of the Indian suite which was recorded for Voice of America radio broadcast and the transcription disc is still in the Library of Congress collection. It's a wonderful orchestral setting of these pieces. Perhaps someday it will be released so those who have come to know this remarkable composer can enjoy it.

[XxKontraxX]

woow thanks for great information!

[MoonTribe]

Interesting piece! And like always, very nice played by you, Phillip.

[PSearPianist]

Thank you - it is an interesting piece. I must play some more Scott!