Havergal Brian: The First Commercial Recordings

In summary, this set could convert some new listeners to Brian’s music. The playing is never less than good and it is often brilliant. This should be in the collection of anyone even remotely... — MusicWeb International More…

Release Date: 23rd Sep 2013
Catalogue No: HTGCD256-7
Label: Heritage

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Brian: Symphony No. 10 in C minor

Symphony No 10

Brian: Symphony No. 21 in E flat

1st Movement

2nd Movement

3rd Movement

4th Movement

Brian: Symphony No. 22 ‘Symphonia brevis’

Symphony No. 22 - Symphonia Brevis

Brian: Psalm 23

Psalm 23

Brian: English Suite No. 5 - Rustic Scenes

I: Trotting To Market

II: Reverie

III: The Restless Stream

IV: Village Revels

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An important 2 CD release of the very first commercial recordings of the music of Havergal Brian, made for Columbia and Unicorn in the 1970s. The performances, given by the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, have been re-mastered and feature the only available recording of the composer’s 21st Symphony

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In summary, this set could convert some new listeners to Brian’s music. The playing is never less than good and it is often brilliant. This should be in the collection of anyone even remotely interested in British music. Bravo

Havergal Brian: The First Commercial Recordings

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