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Track(s) taken from SIGCD128

The Slow train

composer
Michael Flanders (1922-1975)
composer
Donald Swann (1923-1994)
arranger
Andrew Plant (b?)
author of text
Michael Flanders (1922-1975)
author of text
Donald Swann (1923-1994)

Andrew Swait (treble), James Bowman (countertenor), Andrew Plant (piano)
Recording details: September 2007
Cheltenham College, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Produced by Adrian Peacock
Engineered by Mike Hatch & David Hinitt
Release date: June 2008
Total duration: 3 minutes 48 seconds
 

Reviews

'With a single important exception, the songs recorded here represent a charming cross-section of (comparatively) familiar, (mostly) sentimental and (mostly) English song … a showcase for his beautiful modulated tones, impeccable diction and sheer musicality—not to mention what seems like an adventurous taste in repertoire' (International Record Review)» More

'Bowman is the uncle, worldly and artistic, duetting with restraint and phrasing with a characteristic elegance and expressivity that Swait duly and sensibly mimics. The pianist Andrew Plant accompanies with sensitivity' (The Times)» More

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