London Symphony Orchestra, Jascha Horenstein - Robert Simpson: Symphony No.3/ Ancora

Robert Simpson: Symphony No.3/ Ancora

London Symphony Orchestra, Jascha Horenstein

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London Symphony Orchestra, Jascha Horenstein - Robert Simpson: Symphony No.3/ Ancora

Robert Simpson's Symphony No 3 is dedicated to his friend and fellow composer Havergal Brian. A work of dramatic contrasts and irrepressible energy, Simpson described the second of its two movements as “a huge composed accelerando”. The London Symphony Orchestra is heard here under legendary Russian conductor Jascha Horenstein.

Coupled with the Symphony, the Clarinet Quintet recalls Simpson's lifelong study and admiration of Beethoven.

Originally released on Unicorn-Kanchana Records. Reissued with funding from Arts Council England.

Reviews

"This CD picks up part of [Simpson's] early legacy and presents it in all its pioneering freshness... This is a valuable document of the world's earliest awakening to Simpson's distinctive and completely genuine voice."
MusicWeb 2006

Tracklisting

CD Album (NMC D109)
  1. London Symphony Orchestra/ Jascha Horenstein, conductor - Symphony No.3: Allegro ma non troppo
  2. London Symphony Orchestra/ Jascha Horenstein, conductor - Symphony No.3: Adagio - andante…
  3. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Adagio - Allegro
  4. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Adagio molto
  5. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Prestissimo
  6. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Lento grazioso
  7. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Allegro molto
Download Album (NMC D109)
  1. London Symphony Orchestra/ Jascha Horenstein, conductor - Symphony No.3: Allegro ma non troppo
  2. London Symphony Orchestra/ Jascha Horenstein, conductor - Symphony No.3: Adagio - andante…
  3. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Adagio - Allegro
  4. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Adagio molto
  5. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Prestissimo
  6. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Lento grazioso
  7. Bernard Walton, cl/ Aeolian String Quartet - Clarinet Quintet: Allegro molto