Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphonie Nr.2 "London" (CD)

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bryden Thomson, Vernon Handley

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+The Wasps-Ouvertüre; Fantasia on Greensleeves; The Lark Ascending

Artists:: London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bryden Thomson, Vernon Handley
Label:: Chandos
Year of recording ca.:: 1984-90
Item number:: 5577817
UPC/EAN:: 0095115202821
Release date:: 22.9.2006

Product Information

Here we have a veritable treasure trove of the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, including the ebullient Overture to The Wasps.

The Lark Ascending is the composer at his calmly lyrical best, and Michael Davis’s performance of the solo violin part is simply beautiful.

Those with a fondness for the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams are likely to have heard at least a few of these pieces before, and those familiar with the performing scene in England will probably recognise the name of Vernon Handley. If you belong to neither group, these extraordinarily satisfying performances will almost certainly make you a convert to the former and a loyal new follower of this distinguished conductor.

Rezensionen

The Wasps overture – a rich reading more apt to summon up images of honey bees than wasps International Record Review

The performances are excellent. American Record Guide

Reviews

Gramophone 10/89: "Thomsons Serie der Symphonien von Vaughan Williams wird in ihrem Fortschreiten noch bedeutsamer. Die Aufnahmequalität wird in ihrem hohen Standard aufrecht erhalten."