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The Fires of London (1965 - 1987)

Group - United Kingdom

Relationships (6)

Conductor

  1. Sir Harrison Birtwistle (1967 - 1970)
  2. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1967 - 1987)

Founded By

  1. Alan Hacker
  2. Sir Harrison Birtwistle
  3. Stephen Pruslin

Members

  1. Stephen Pruslin piano

Recordings by (7)

  1. L'Amour à mort : L'Amour à mort 5:04 (2008)
  2. Triple Duo: I. Allegro 4:38 (24 Feb 2009)
  3. Triple Duo: II. Vivo - Animato 3:12 (24 Feb 2009)
  4. Triple Duo: III. Allegretto 3:15 (24 Feb 2009)
  5. Triple Duo: IV. Vivo 2:15 (24 Feb 2009)
  6. Triple Duo: V. Maestoso - Lento - Maestoso - Scherzoso 2:10 (24 Feb 2009)
  7. Triple Duo: VI. Allegro fantastico 4:06 (24 Feb 2009)

On Recordings (50)

Performer

  1. Antechrist ?:?? Peter Maxwell Davies, The Fires of London (1972)
  2. From Stone to Thorn ?:?? Mary Thomas, Peter Maxwell Davies, The Fires of London (1972)
  3. Missa super L'Homme armé ?:?? Vanessa Redgrave, Peter Maxwell Davies, The Fires of London (1972)
  4. L'Amour à mort : L'Amour à mort 5:04 The Fires of London (2008)

Instruments

  1. Eight Songs for a Mad King: The Phantom Queen (He's Ay A-Kissing Me) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  2. Eight Songs for a Mad King: To Be Sung on the Water (The Waterman) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  3. Eight Songs for a Mad King: The Lady-In-Waiting (Miss Musgrave's Fancy) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  4. Eight Songs for a Mad King: The Review (A Spanish March) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  5. Eight Songs for a Mad King: The Sentry (King Prussia's Minuet) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  6. Eight Songs for a Mad King: Country Dance (Scotch Bonnett) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  7. Eight Songs for a Mad King: The Country Walk (La Promenade) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  8. Eight Songs for a Mad King: The Counterfeit (Le Conterfaite) ?:?? The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1971)
  9. Renaissance Scottish Dances 9:00 The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies (1976)
  10. Hymn to St. Magnus (beginning) 15:30 The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Mary Thomas (1976)
  11. Hymn to St. Magnus (conclusion) 21:00 The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Mary Thomas (1976)
  12. Psalm 124 9:40 The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies (1976)
  13. Eight Songs for a Mad King 30:17 The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman (1988)
  14. Miss Donnithornes' Maggot 36:33 The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Mary Thomas (1988)
  15. Prelude & Fugue in C-sharp minor 5:15 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  16. Kinloch his Fantassie 3:33 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  17. Tenebrae super Gesualdo: III. Andante 2:29 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  18. Fantasia upon One Note 3:56 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  19. Fantasia and Two Pavans: Pavan in A major 2:12 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  20. Tenebrae super Gesualdo: II. Moderato 2:29 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  21. Three Early Scottish Motets: Si quis diligit me 2:35 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  22. Veni Sancte - Veni Creator Spiritus: Transcription 3:25 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  23. Three Early Scottish Motets: Our Father Whiche in Heaven Art 3:39 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  24. Fantasia and Two Pavans: Fantasia on a Ground 5:01 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  25. Prelude & Fugue in C-sharp major 4:12 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  26. Fantasia and Two Pavans: Pavan in B-flat major 1:48 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  27. Tenebrae super Gesualdo: I. Beats irregular 3:08 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  28. Veni Sancte - Veni Creator Spiritus: Commentary 6:42 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  29. Tenebrae super Gesualdo: IV. Slow 3:18 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  30. Tenebrae super Gesualdo: Interlude 1:12 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  31. Three Early Scottish Motets: All Sons of Adam 3:26 The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (01 Jul 1991)
  32. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Dritter Rückkehrversuch – Deutsches Lied 9:15 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  33. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Belästigungsversuche 4:02 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  34. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Planimetrie 6:18 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  35. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Vermessungskunde 7:21 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  36. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Die verschleierten Boten 6:08 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  37. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Die schwierige Bourgeoisie: Erster Rückkehrversuch 4:33 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  38. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Zweiter Rückkehrversuch 3:10 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  39. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Der lustlose Aufpasser 2:57 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  40. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Sprachübungen 3:51 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  41. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Einleitung in die schwierige Bourgeoisie 5:18 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  42. Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer: Metapenthes 5:29 William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze (1996)
  43. Triple Duo: I. Allegro 4:38 The Fires of London (24 Feb 2009)
  44. Triple Duo: IV. Vivo 2:15 The Fires of London (24 Feb 2009)
  45. Triple Duo: III. Allegretto 3:15 The Fires of London (24 Feb 2009)
  46. Triple Duo: VI. Allegro fantastico 4:06 The Fires of London (24 Feb 2009)

Credited as (15)

  1. Peter Maxwell Davies; The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies
  2. The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies
  3. The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Mary Thomas
  4. Peter Maxwell Davies; The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
  5. The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
  6. The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies, Julius Eastman
  7. Peter Maxwell Davies; The Fires of London, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Mary Thomas, Julius Eastman
  8. The Fires of London
  9. Henze; Pearson, Agostini, Yamash'ta, The Fires of London, Philip Jones Brass Quintet, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Henze
  10. William Pearson, Giuseppe Agostini, The Fires of London, Gunter Hampel Free Jazz Ensemble, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Stomu Yamash'ta, Hans Werner Henze
  11. Peter Maxwell Davies; Vanessa Redgrave, Mary Thomas, Alan Hacker, Stephen Pruslin, The Fires of London, Peter Maxwell Davies
  12. Mary Thomas, Peter Maxwell Davies, The Fires of London
  13. Peter Maxwell Davies, The Fires of London
  14. Vanessa Redgrave, Peter Maxwell Davies, The Fires of London
  15. The Pierrot Players, Peter Maxwell Davies

Works (3)

Commissioned

  1. Incredible floridas
  2. A Day in the Life of a Mayfly

Dedicated Works

  1. Triple Duo

Links (7)

Other Databases

  1. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n84012539/
  2. https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1205500
  3. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84012539

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/748638
  2. https://www.discogs.com/artist/933738

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/144291469

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4331122