Presto CD, Marsh, Joanna (composer)
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Joanna Marsh: A Plastic Theatre
Jennifer Johnston
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
I Fagiolini
The Lyons Mouth
Stile Antico
Scored for mezzo soloist, chorus and orchestra, this album’s five-movement title work explores the various joys and horrors of plastic in a surprisingly powerful and haunting way. —
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Joanna Marsh: Flare
Tim Horton (piano), London Mozart Players, Royal Holloway Choir, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Onyx Brass, Rupert Gough, Owain Park, Edward Gardner
A hugely varied disc, with a mix of orchestras and choirs captured in brilliant sound quality. With each track more evocative and immersive than the last, there’s plenty to enjoy here. —
