This new release is a reissue of a chamber orchestral work with narrator (Daphne Oxenford) and soloists based upon the Hans Christian Andersen story The Nightingale. Prima Facie continue their support and promotion of lesser-known composers with this beautiful work by composer David Sumbler and librettist Kenneth Hodgkinson.The recording features the Northern Chamber orchestra, with soloists including David Sumbler (flute), Christopher Underwood (baritone) and Alan Cuckston (harpsichord).

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Travellers Arrive
• 3. The Emperor
• 4. The Emperor and the Chamberlain
• 5. The Emperor's Threats
• 6. The Gypsy Fiddler
• 7. Finding the Nightingale
• 8. The Nightingale Arrives At the Palace
• 9. The Palace Orchestra Plays For the Ball
• 10. The Nightingale Sings To the Emperor
• 11. The Mechanical Bird Arrives
• 12. The Mechanical Nightingale Sings
• 13. The Emperor Meets Death
• 14. The Emperor Awakes