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Disc 01
Sinfonie Nr. 2 (1933) (rev. Fassung 1982) 01. "1. Con brio" 02. "2. Largo" 03. "3. Alla marcia" 04. "4. Andante, con malinconico"
Sinfonie Nr. 1 A-Dur (1932) (rev. Fassung 1982) 05. "1. Introduktion und Variationen" 06. "2. Andante con fervore" 07. "3. Vivace (Tempo primo)"
Disc 02
Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-Dur (1933) 01. "1. Allegro con fuoco" 02. "2. Lento" 03. "3. Finale: Energico"
Charade (Scenes from the '60s) (1968) 04. "1. Student power" 05. "2. LSD" 06. "3. March-in" 07. "4. Flying saucers" 08. "5. Pop songs" 09. "6. Party politics"
Disc 03
Sinfonie Nr. 4 "The Arctic" (1945-46) 01. "1. Allegro moderato" 02. "2. Lento tranquillo" 03. "3. Allegro scherzando" 04. "4. Lento - Allegro ma non troppo" 05. "John Socman (Ouvertüre) (1951)"
Disc 04
Sinfonie Nr. 5 B-Dur (1947-48) 01. "1. Pastorale: Allegretto con tenerrezza" 02. "2. Choral: Grave" 03. "3. Rondo: Delicatamente scherzando" 04. "4. Lamento: Adagio drammatico" 05. "5. Finale: Vivace"
Sinfonie Nr. 6 (1956) 06. "1. Allegro" 07. "2. Adagio" 08. "3. Vivace"
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| Description: | George Lloyd: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 6 by Albany Symphony Orchestra, released 1 March 2024.
This version of George Lloyd: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 6 comes as a 4xCD. - Lloyd became a symphonist despite himself. When he was in his twenties he seemed destined to be a composer of operas and it is likely that, had the vicissitudes of war not intervened, he would have written music for the stage exclusively. In an article for the June 1939 issue of the Musical Monthly Record, Harry Farjeon wondered why music for Lloyd was 'not centred in the concert hall but in the theatre' and quoted the young composer as being 'interested only in opera'. There are strong traces in the symphonies of what might have been: the intensely lyrical, cantabile nature of the writing; the intermezzo-like movements; the opera buffa qualities of the finales and the feeling for the long line which runs through those supple and sweeping melodies all denote a born opera composer. In the event his operatic aspirations were cruelly cut short and it is to his courageous, life-affirming twelve symphonies that we must look to chart his development, recovery and eventual triumph.Tracks 1-5 to 1-7 recorded April 2 & 3 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Tracks 1-1 to 1-4 recorded January 7, 1986 at Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester.
Tracks 2-1 to 2-9 recorded October 29 & 30, 1992 at Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester.
Tracks 3-1 to 3-4 recorded December 7 & 8, 1987 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Track 3-5 and 4-6 to 4-8 recorded May 20 & 21, 1988 at Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester.
Tracks 4-1 to 4-5 recorded March 4 & 5, 1989 at Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester.
"The Symphonies Nos. 1 - 6" is a remarkable CD collection featuring the powerful and evocative symphonic works of British composer George Lloyd, performed by the acclaimed BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. This set offers listeners an immersive journey through Lloyd's first six symphonies, showcasing his distinctive melodic style, lush orchestration, and emotional depth. The performances are vibrant and meticulously recorded under Lyrita?s renowned production standards, making this release a must-have for classical music enthusiasts seeking both technical excellence and expressive artistry. Lyrita is celebrated for its dedication to high-quality recordings of British composers, preserving rare gems with exceptional clarity and fidelity. George Lloyd (1913?1998) was one of Britain?s most original 20th-century composers; despite early setbacks due to war injuries, he achieved international recognition for his symphonic output?his works have been championed by major orchestras worldwide. |
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