Composer: Archibald Joyce
Orchestra: RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Andrew Penny
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8555218
Release: 2022
Size: 303 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Dreaming
02. Prince of Wales (Grand March)
03. Dream of Autumn
04. Frou-Frou – Polka
05. A thousand kisses
Caravan Suite
06. I. Caravan Camp in the Desert
07. II. Caravan Camp Attacked by Brigands
08. III. Convoy on the March
09. Dreams of You
10. Iris
11. The Passing of Salome
12. Toto: selection
13. Acushla
14. Bohemia
15. Brighton Hike
16. Song of the River
Archibald Joyce was known as “The English Waltz King”. The composer of delectable vignettes directed his own dance band which, depending on the size of the venue, sometimes numbered a hundred. Convinced that the Viennese waltz was not to British tastes he wrote smoother examples that included Dreaming, his most famous work, which sold over a million copies, and is a perfect example of the “hesitation” waltz. His evocative music also included theatrical numbers, dramatic suites and the “concert valse”, designed for the silver screen.