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Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 9 / Elder, Hallé
Premiered by the HallĂ© under Sir John Barbirolli in 1953, the Sinfonia antartica originated in Vaughan Williamsâ score for the film âScott of the Antarcticâ. With a highly original scoring (including solo soprano, wordless womenâs chorus, organ, piano and extensive percussion section), the work depicts the struggle of man over nature, as epitomized in Captain Scottâs ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The symphony is characterized with heroic themes, evocative orchestral effects and music which is at turns emotive and powerful. In contrast the Ninth Symphony depicts the more philosophical challenges of mankind. Initially receiving a lukewarm reception it has come to be seen as a work imbued with what Vaughan Williams authority Michael Kennedy described as âa new richness of soundâ. This enigmatic work is scored for standard orchestral forces, with the addition of saxophones and flugelhorn which add orchestral color. This was the composerâs last symphony and was premiered just four months before his death in 1958. In construction it stands as the culmination of his compositional career, with elusive and constantly developing themes and evocative depictions of a wide range of emotions. The symphonies are coupled with two orchestral works, Norfolk Rhapsody No.1 and The Lark Ascending, which were previously released as part of an English music mixed composer collection.
Premiered by the HallĂ© under Sir John Barbirolli in 1953, the Sinfonia antartica originated in Vaughan Williamsâ score for the film âScott of the Antarcticâ. With a highly original scoring (including solo soprano, wordless womenâs chorus, organ, piano and extensive percussion section), the work depicts the struggle of man over nature, as epitomized in Captain Scottâs ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The symphony is characterized with heroic themes, evocative orchestral effects and music which is at turns emotive and powerful. In contrast the Ninth Symphony depicts the more philosophical challenges of mankind. Initially receiving a lukewarm reception it has come to be seen as a work imbued with what Vaughan Williams authority Michael Kennedy described as âa new richness of soundâ. This enigmatic work is scored for standard orchestral forces, with the addition of saxophones and flugelhorn which add orchestral color. This was the composerâs last symphony and was premiered just four months before his death in 1958. In construction it stands as the culmination of his compositional career, with elusive and constantly developing themes and evocative depictions of a wide range of emotions. The symphonies are coupled with two orchestral works, Norfolk Rhapsody No.1 and The Lark Ascending, which were previously released as part of an English music mixed composer collection.
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Premiered by the HallĂ© under Sir John Barbirolli in 1953, the Sinfonia antartica originated in Vaughan Williamsâ score for the film âScott of the Antarcticâ. With a highly original scoring (including solo soprano, wordless womenâs chorus, organ, piano and extensive percussion section), the work depicts the struggle of man over nature, as epitomized in Captain Scottâs ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The symphony is characterized with heroic themes, evocative orchestral effects and music which is at turns emotive and powerful. In contrast the Ninth Symphony depicts the more philosophical challenges of mankind. Initially receiving a lukewarm reception it has come to be seen as a work imbued with what Vaughan Williams authority Michael Kennedy described as âa new richness of soundâ. This enigmatic work is scored for standard orchestral forces, with the addition of saxophones and flugelhorn which add orchestral color. This was the composerâs last symphony and was premiered just four months before his death in 1958. In construction it stands as the culmination of his compositional career, with elusive and constantly developing themes and evocative depictions of a wide range of emotions. The symphonies are coupled with two orchestral works, Norfolk Rhapsody No.1 and The Lark Ascending, which were previously released as part of an English music mixed composer collection.
