Brian Symphony No 1 Gothic Symphony
Brabbins Martyn
Brian Symphony No 1 Gothic Symphony
Brabbins Martyn
Catalogue # CDA679712
On 17 July 2011 over 800 performers gathered in London’s Royal Albert Hall to give a rare performance of Havergal Brian’s Symphony No 1 in D minor—‘The Gothic’. Tickets for this Prom sold out within 24 hours, and so it gives us great pleasure to make this live recording available to all.
It’s a pretty phenomenal work. Responding to the challenge set by Sir Henry Wood, the composer has thrown just about every known orchestral instrument into the mix, then adding a double chorus of over 500, plus children’s choirs, for an hour-long Te Deum—the church’s blazing Hymn of Thanksgiving—which makes up the symphony’s finale.
Whether or not you were lucky enough to be there on the night, this is a recording not to be missed.
Brian: Symphony No. 1 ‘Gothic’
Susan Gritton (soprano), Christine Rice (mezzo-soprano), Peter Auty (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass) & David Goode (organ)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Concert Orchestra, The Bach Choir, BBC National Chorus of Wales, Brighton Festival Chorus, CBSO Youth Chorus, Côr Caerdydd, Eltham College Boys’ Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society & London Symphony Chorus, Martyn Brabbins
CD - 2 discs
Review
Phil Richards, Readings Carlton
On 17 July 2011, over 800performers gathered inLondon’s Royal AlbertHall to give a rare performanceof Havergal Brian’sSymphony No 1 in Dminor – The Gothic. And thanks to theforesight of Hyperion Records, those whocouldn’t attend are able to enjoy a stunningperformance of one of the great works fromthe symphonic repertoire. This newrecording is definitely the best; I imagine itwill be the benchmark for all futurerecordings and performances. MartynBrabbins does an extraordinary jobbringing this work to life, but his contributionis a result of the wonderful performancesfrom the orchestras and chorusesinvolved. At around 106 minutes, it’s notfor the faint-hearted. But if you are willingto take the chance, then you will rewardedmany times over. Superb.
Phil Richards is from Readings Carlton
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