Jones: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 11

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These are strong and important works that repay familiarity. The Performances by the BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra and Thomson are finely realised, alive to their rhythmic intricacies and growing... — Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2017 More…

Release Date: 4th Aug 2017
Catalogue No: SRCD364
Label: Lyrita
Length: 62 minutes

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Jones, Daniel: Symphony No. 2

Work length43:22

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BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
Bryden Thomson

I. Allegro moderato

Track length10:05

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II. Lento

Track length10:20

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III. Allegro scherzando

Track length9:21

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IV. Allegretto - Allegro risoluto

Track length13:36

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Jones, Daniel: Symphony No. 11 (In Memoriam George Froom Tyler)

Work length18:44

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BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
Bryden Thomson

I. Intensivo

Track length7:27

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II. Capriccioso

Track length1:37

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III. Elegiaco

Track length6:02

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IV. Risoluto - Maestoso

Track length3:38

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Daniel Jones (1912-1993) composed in a wide range of genres, yet the cornerstone of his prolific output is the Symphony, memorably described by him as ‘a dramatic structure with an emotive intention’. He tackled the form afresh with each of his 13 examples, of which the first 12 are based on a different note of the chromatic scale.

Jones’s Second Symphony was written between March and July 1950 and first broadcast in the Welsh region by an augmented BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra under the composer on 13 September 1951. The Second Symphony places great emphasis on intricate rhythms and combine s both lyrical and dance elements. There is a focus on orchestral colour, epitomised by the prominent role given to the celesta in the first, third and fourth movements. Expansive, big-boned and at times uncharacteristically discursive, it is Jones’ last symphony conceived on a large canvas: from now on his symphonic works wo uld be increasingly concise and cogent, rejecting any orchestral colour extraneous to the musical argument.

Daniel Jones’s Eleventh Symphony in E flat was completed on 7 December 1983 and premiered by the BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra under Sir Charles Groves on 20 October 1984 in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. Commissioned by the Swansea Festival, it is dedicated to the memory of George Froom Tyler, chairman of the festival committee, who had died in 1983 and was a friend of the composer. Though each of his thirteen symphonies is a unique and highly personal statement, the cycle as a whole maintains an unwavering consistency of quality and vision. Daniel Jones demonstrates a steadfast integrity throughout, never bowing to the latest trends. His priority is always to communicate directly with the listener.

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Awards Issue 2017

These are strong and important works that repay familiarity. The Performances by the BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra and Thomson are finely realised, alive to their rhythmic intricacies and growing orchestrational confidence. Lyrita’s remastering provides depth and clarity to the studio-bound sound.

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