01. BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra "Nr. 1 Allegro moderato, alla canzone"
02. BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra "Nr. 2 Alla marcia solenne"
03. BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra "Nr. 3 Andante calmante"
04. BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra "Nr. 4 Allegro furioso"
05. Groves, Sir Charles "Fairest of stars (für Sopran und Orchester) (1973)" Sinfonie Nr. 2 (1956)
06. Groves, Sir Charles "1. Allegro marciale"
07. Groves, Sir Charles "2. Andante sostenuto"
08. Groves, Sir Charles "3. Allegro scherzando"
09. Groves, Sir Charles "4. Largo"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Runningtime: 00:00:00, Composed By: Grace Williams, Conductor: Sir Charles Groves, Conductor: Vernon Handley, Orchestra: BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra, Soprano Vocals: Janet Price, Soprano Vocals: Janet Price, Labelcode LYR327.2 (SRCD.327)
"Ballads for Orchestra/Fairest o" is a captivating CD release featuring the distinguished conductor Vernon Handley, leading both the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and the BBC Symphony Orchestra (BBCSO). This album showcases orchestral ballads that blend lyrical beauty with rich symphonic textures, offering listeners an immersive journey through evocative soundscapes. The repertoire highlights British orchestral music at its finest, with expressive interpretations that bring out the emotional depth of each piece. Lyrita, renowned for its dedication to British classical music, ensures pristine audio quality and thoughtful curation in this release.
Vernon Handley was one of Britain's most respected conductors, celebrated for his championing of British composers and his insightful performances. Over his illustrious career, he conducted major UK orchestras and made numerous acclaimed recordings?many with Lyrita?that have become reference points in English music interpretation. His collaborations with ensembles like LSO and BBCSO are particularly noted for their clarity and sensitivity.
Lyrita has been a cornerstone label in preserving and promoting British classical works since 1959. With meticulous attention to detail in recording production, Lyrita's catalog is treasured by collectors worldwide for its high fidelity sound and commitment to rare or underrepresented repertoire.