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.

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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

  1. admin –

    ‘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

  3. admin –

    ‘……….Heritage’s wonderful archival release (nicely remastered) of Brian’s four last symphonies.’ Guy Rickards, Gramophone April 2025

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