Vaughan Williams’s London Symphony (the composer’s favourite of the nine) makes a rare appearance in its 1920 first publication. Three lesser-known works complete a highly desirable programme, while Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Symphony Orchestra understand how this music should be played like few others. This is mandatory listening.
Tracklist:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
1. BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins – A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2): I. Lento – Allegro risoluto (14:50)
2. BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins – A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2): II. Lento (13:00)
3. BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins – A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2): III. Scherzo. Nocturne – Allegro vivace (08:08)
4. BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins – A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2): IV. Finale. Andante con moto – Maestoso alla marcia – Allegro – Epilogue (15:52)
5. Elizabeth Watts, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Mary Bevan, Kitty Whately & Martyn Brabbins – Sound Sleep (05:28)
6. Elizabeth Watts, BBC Symphony Orchestra & Martyn Brabbins – Orpheus with His Lute (02:36)
7. Royal College of Music Brass Band & Martyn Brabbins – Variations (12:27)
Personnel:
Elizabeth Watts (soprano)
Mary Bevan (soprano)
Kitty Whately (mezzo-soprano)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Royal College of Music Brass Band
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
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