Standing Stone

by London Symphony Orchestra / Lawrence Foster

Standing Stone cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 September 1997
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:14:46
  • Community rating: 2.88/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Composed by Paul McCartney, this sweeping symphonic poem is performed with epic grandeur by the London Symphony Orchestra under Lawrence Foster. The album bridges traditional Western classical music with modern orchestration, delivering a sprawling, cinematic narrative.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Fire/Rain. Allegro energico (4:30)
  2. Cell growth. Semplice (8:30)
  3. ‘Human’ theme. Maestoso (3:36)
  4. Meditation. Contemplativo (3:57)
  5. Crystal ship. Con moto scherzando (2:02)
  6. Sea Voyage. Pulsating, with cool jazz feel (3:39)
  7. Lost at Sea. Sognando (4:37)
  8. Release. Allegro con spirito (1:54)
  9. Safe haven/standing stone. Pastorale con moto (4:11)
  10. Peaceful moment. Andante tranquillo (2:09)
  11. Messenger. Energico (3:35)
  12. Lament. Lamentoso (2:26)
  13. Trance. Misterioso (5:32)
  14. Eclipse. Eroico (4:57)
  15. Glory tales. Trionfale (2:40)
  16. Fugal celebration. L’istesso tempo. Fresco (4:25)
  17. Rustic Dance. Rustico (2:00)
  18. Love Duet. Andante intimo (3:43)
  19. Celebration. Andante (6:15)

Credits

  • Lawrence Foster - primary artist, conductor
  • London Symphony Chorus - chorus
  • Simon Kiln - edited by
  • Janice Graham - leader
  • David Matthews - performer [musical associates]
  • John Harle - performer [musical associates]
  • Richard Rodney Bennett - performer [musical associates]
  • Steve Lodder - performer [musical associates]

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