Smethergell: Overtures, Vol. 1 - Six Overtures Op. 5

William Smethergell's Six Overtures in eight parts Op. V offer a thoroughly remarkable number of idiosyncrasies, though the first Overture in particular seems like a prototype of the genre in its clear three-movement form - with splendid opening movement, lively Siciliano with the dynamic indication sempre p, and a contrasting Rondo. Enjoy also the other overtures with much charm and subliminal wit. (CPO)