Frisson Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble & Shea Lolin

• Franz Krommer (1759 - 1831): Octet – Partita in F Major, Op. 57 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin):
• 1 Krommer: Octet – Partita in F Major, Op. 57 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): I. Allegro vivace 05:05
• 2 Krommer: Octet – Partita in F Major, Op. 57 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): II. Minuetto. Presto -Trio 03:55
• 3 Krommer: Octet – Partita in F Major, Op. 57 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): III. Adagio - Andante cantabile 04:33
• 4 Krommer: Octet – Partita in F Major, Op. 57 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): IV. Aalla polacca 04:43
• Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949): Serenade, Op. 7 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin):
• 5 Strauss: Serenade, Op. 7 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin) 10:48
• Cécile Chaminade (1857 - 1944): Concertino, Op. 107 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin):
• 6 Chaminade: Concertino, Op. 107 (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin) 08:16
• Constant Lambert (1905 - 1951): Romeo and Juliet (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin):
• 7 Lambert: Romeo and Juliet (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): VI. Sinfonia. Romeo and Juliet Meet at the Ball 03:01
• 8 Lambert: Romeo and Juliet (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): IV. Siciliana. The professor teaches a pas de deux 03:30
• 9 Lambert: Romeo and Juliet (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): V. Sonatina. The lovers are separated 02:41
• 10 Lambert: Romeo and Juliet (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): XI. Adagietto. The death of Juliet 02:04
• 11 Lambert: Romeo and Juliet (Arr. for Woodwind Ensemble by Shea Lolin): XII. Finale. The curtain falls 03:27
• Guy Woolfenden (1937 - 2016): More Gordian Knots (Version for Woodwind Ensemble):
• 12 Woolfenden: More Gordian Knots (Version for Woodwind Ensemble): I. Air 04:26
• 13 Woolfenden: More Gordian Knots (Version for Woodwind Ensemble): II. Chaconne 04:02
• 14 Woolfenden: More Gordian Knots (Version for Woodwind Ensemble): III. Jig 04:21
• Total Runtime 01:04:52

Info for Frisson

Conductor Shea Lolin presents Frisson, an exciting new album of music for woodwind orchestra and his third recording with the principal woodwind players of the Czech Philharmonic (Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2024). Frisson follows the release of the ground-breaking Twisted Skyscape, the first album devoted entirely to new music for woodwind orchestra, and Chromosphere, which focused on contemporary repertoire.

Frisson marks Shea Lolin’s 20-year involvement with the woodwind orchestra and celebrates its evolution from the early eighteenth-century genre of Harmoniemusik – formal ensemble music for pairs of winds – to its modern form.

The album features a superb programme of arrangements for woodwind orchestra by Shea Lolin, all originally commissioned by the Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble. He expands Franz Krommer’s exquisite Octet – Partita in F major, Op. 57 and Richard Strauss’s youthful Serenade, Op. 7, creating a broader sonic landscape while maintaining their essence. Also included is Cécile Chaminade’s beloved Concertino, Op. 107, arranged for woodwind orchestra and featuring young Glaswegian flautist Fiona Sweeney, who makes her debut with the Czech Philharmonic on this release. Completing the album is More Gordian Knots by Guy Woolfenden OBE, a spirited reimagining of Purcell’s music for The Gordian Knot Unty’d, written during Woolfenden’s remarkable 40-year association with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

“Through the collection of works on this album, I hope to demonstrate the rich potential and unique character of the modern woodwind orchestra, highlighting its distinct identity in the world of ensemble music…The album’s title Frisson refers to my feelings towards this recording and the milestone it represents. It also reflects the amazing playing from the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble.” – Shea Lolin

“Splendidly mellifluous performances by the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble conducted by Shea Lolin… Lolin and the players… show off their virtuosity, flawless intonation, and ensemble. Recommended.” – Guy Rickards, Gramophone review of Chromosphere.

Shea Lolin has been involved in nearly every aspect of the classical music industry, including performance, conducting, and management. Over the past two decades, his notable achievements include contributing to the regeneration of east London ahead of the 2012 Olympics and collaborating with prominent Czech orchestras, including the Czech Philharmonic. His work in Czechia was acknowledged by the Czech Centre in London in 2024, the same year the Czech Philharmonic was awarded Orchestra of the Year by Gramophone. In 2025, he was elected the Chair of BASBWE (British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles).

Fiona Sweeney, flute
Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble
Shea Lolin, conductor

Shea Lolin
I studied a classical music degree at Colchester Institute in the early noughties and have worked in almost every area of the classical music industry from performing and conducting to managing and consulting several organisations and companies.

With wind music taking centre stage, highlights over the last 20 years include working with the regeneration of east London in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games, setting up and running several orchestras and recording in the UK and in Europe. I’ve worked with several cross-discipline musicians for hundreds of projects big and small, whilst commissioning some of the best contemporary composers to write new works for various combinations of instruments.

Working in Czechia on recording projects with the Czech Philharmonic and Janacek Philharmonic has led to recording partnerships. This work has been recognised by the Czech Centre in London and I’ll be presenting a launch event as part of the 2024 Year of Music.

My publication The Complete Wind Music of Gustav Theodore Holst evolved out of an exhibition I curated in 2012 at Morley College, London.

Being a resourceful freelancer, I’ve have always incorporated audio and visual media into the projects I’ve been involved with. This began to grow in recent years fuelled by social changes culminating in a surge in demand as the global pandemic took hold. Very recently I’ve undertaken aerial imaging work in Chernobyl, a production with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic along with the British composer Dr Martin Ellerby, produced an album of wind orchestra music with the Pro Arte Wind Symphony with Keiron Anderson, and several live and recorded projects with Paul Bambrough and the Purcell School. Some of this work has opened the door to larger commercial projects.

Booklet for Frisson