Havergal Brian Symphonies nos. 29, 30, 31, 32
£15.00
Philharmonia Orchestra ; BBC Symphony Orchestra
Myer Fredman; Lional Friend; Sir Charels Mackerras
HTGCD 130 – 5060332663095
Product information:
Heritage presents the latest instalment in the ongoing series of BBC recordings of Havergal Brian symphonies. All four performances on this disc are conducted by champions of Brian’s music; Myer Fredman, Lionel Friend and Sir Charles Mackerras. The studio recordings are taken from the original tapes in the BBC archives and have been sensitively re-mastered.
Symphony No. 29
Philharmonia Orchestra; Myer Fredman
First broadcast 12 March 1979
Symphony No. 30
BBC Symphony Orchestra; Lionel Friend
First broadcast 16 July 1991
Symphony No. 31
Philharmonia Orchestra; Sir Charles Mackerras
First broadcast 18 March 1979
Symphony No. 32
Philharmonia Orchestra; Myer Fredman
First broadcast 12 March 1979
Reviews
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‘This invaluable compilation comprises an excellent introduction to really late late Brian – and as such a body of endlessly fascinating and uniquely rewarding music.’ Kevin Mandry, British Music Society
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‘…..a major release for anyone exploring the 32 symphonies of Havergal Brian………The single-movement No. 31 is a delightfully conversational free fantasy in the hands of Charles Mackerras, while No. 32 is no symphonic farewell, still full of energy and invention.’ BBC Music Magazine, April 2025
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‘……….Heritage’s wonderful archival release (nicely remastered) of Brian’s four last symphonies.’ Guy Rickards, Gramophone April 2025
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‘The sound of the older performances has been cleaned up and opened out, much to their advantage, and that of the 30th offsets the dryness of the Maida Vale acoustic. John Pickard’s insightful booklet notes are further incentive to acquiring this welcome and necessary release.’ Richard Whitehouse, Arcana FM