CD, Brian (composer)
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Brian: Symphony No. 1 'Gothic'
RecommendedSusan 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...
the best [recording] yet. There's an ongoing buzz of Proms atmosphere that grips from start to finish; and the recorded sound succeeds phenomenally at somehow fitting Brian's hugest climaxes... — More…
Awards:
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Presto Recording of the Week, 28th November 2011
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2012, Editor's Choice
2 CDs
$31.00Downloads
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Brian: Symphony No. 1 'Gothic'
Honor Sheppard (soprano), Shirley Minty (contralto), Ronald Dowd (tenor) & Roger Stalman (bass)
BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Chorus, BBC Choral Society, City of London Choir, Hampstead Choral Society, Emanuel School Choir & Orpington Junior Singers, Sir Adrian Boult
Long available in a pirated recording of the broadcast, this live performance of the mighty Gothic has at last 'gone legit'. — More…
2 CDs
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Brian: Symphony No. 1 'Gothic'
Eva Jenisova (soprano), Dagmar Peckova (mezzo), Vladimir Dolezal (tenor), Peter Mikulas (bass)
Slovak Opera Chorus, Slovak Folk Ensemble Chorus, Lucina Choras, Bratislava City Choir, Bratislava Children’s Choir, Youth Echo Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra & Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra...
I'll gently recommend this disc to anyone interested in exploring Brian...It's not an easy journey...But it is worthwhile. — More…
2 CDs
$24.50Downloads
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Havergal Brian: The First Commercial Recordings
Paul Taylor (tenor)
Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, Brighton Festival Chorus, James Loughran, Eric Pinkett, Laszlo Heltay
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... — More…
2 CDs
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English Choral Premieres & Rarities
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, Douglas Bostock
That such musical riches should have waited until 2002 to be recorded is truly baffling, but the performances prove fully worthy of the occasion, with soprano Elizabeth Donovan making an unforgettable... — More…
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Havergal Brian: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 12
Jana Valásková (soprano)
The Soloists and Choirs of the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra & Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
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