On the fiftieth anniversary of Percy Grainger’s death, Chandos have re-issued their acclaimed Grainger Edition CDs as a box-set. Grainger was one of music’s most original voices and his compositions, especially his arrangements of folksongs, include some of the world’s most well-loved pieces. Benjamin Britten exclaimed, ‘In the art of folksong arrangements, Grainger is my master!’ This collection covers all of Grainger’s compositional styles, from orchestral, choral, wind music, songs, solo piano and works for chamber ensemble. All performances are excellent. Highly recommended.

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