Immerse yourself in the rich, orchestral world of William Alwyn with his comprehensive collection of symphonies and sinfonietta. This album, released in 1993 under the Chandos label, showcases Alwyn's mastery of symphonic composition, spanning five symphonies and a sinfonietta for strings. The symphonies, each with distinct movements, offer a journey through a variety of emotional landscapes and musical innovations. From the delicate adagios to the jubilant allegros, Alwyn's compositions are a testament to his versatility and depth as a composer. The Sinfonietta for Strings, with its rhythmic moderato and fiery allegro, provides a captivating conclusion to this impressive body of work. With a total duration of over three hours, this album is a substantial and rewarding exploration of Alwyn's orchestral genius. Conducted by the renowned Richard Hickox and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, this recording is a definitive interpretation of Alwyn's symphonic works.
Tracks
Symphony No. 1: I. AdagioWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 1: II. Allegro leggieroWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 1: III. Adagio ma con motoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 1: IV. Allegro jubilanteWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 2: Part I. Con moto - Molto moderatoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 2: Part II. Allegro molto - Moderato largamenteWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3: I. Allegro moltoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3: II. Poco adagioWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3: III. Allegro con fuoco - In tempo meno mossoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4: I. Maestoso ma con moto - Allegro - A Tempo primoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4: II. Molto Vivace - Meno mosso, ma con moto - Tempo primoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4: III. Adagio e molto calmato - Allegro - Tempo primo - MaestosoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, "Hydriotaphia": I. Moderato - Allegro ma non troppoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, "Hydriotaphia": II. Andante sostenutoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, "Hydriotaphia": III. Allegro con fuocoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, "Hydriotaphia": IV. Tempo di marcia funebreWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra
Sinfonietta for Strings: I. Moderato molto ritmicoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra, Edward Vanderspar, Konstantin Stdianov, Timothy Waldon
Sinfonietta for Strings: II. Adagio e poco rubatoWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra, Edward Vanderspar, Konstantin Stdianov, Timothy Waldon
Sinfonietta for Strings: III. AllegroWilliam Alwyn, Richard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra, Edward Vanderspar, Konstantin Stdianov, Timothy Waldon
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