Immerse yourself in the monumental Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor by Havergal Brian, a towering achievement in the realm of classical music. This album, released in 1989 under the Hyperion label, captures the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Lionel Friend, delivering a powerful and nuanced performance of Brian's expansive symphonic work. Spanning four movements and a total duration of 55 minutes, this recording is a testament to the grandeur and complexity of Brian's compositional genius.
The symphony opens with a vast and contemplative first movement, marked by its intricate layers and sustained intensity. The second movement unfolds with a sense of solemnity and rubato, showcasing Brian's mastery of expressive nuance. The third movement bursts forth with vivacity and energy, while the final movement concludes the symphony with a profound and solemn adagio.
Havergal Brian, known for his ambitious and large-scale works, challenges both the orchestra and the listener with this symphony. The recording quality is exceptional, providing a clear and detailed representation of the orchestra's performance. This album is a must for those seeking to explore the depths of Brian's symphonic output and for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of early 20th-century classical music.
Tracks
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 1)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 2)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 3)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 4)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 5)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 6)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, Julian Jacobson, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 7)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, Lionel Friend, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 8)Havergal Brian, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato (Pt. 9)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lionel Friend, Julian Jacobson
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Lento sempre marcato e rubato (Pt. 1)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Lento sempre marcato e rubato (Pt. 2)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Lento sempre marcato e rubato (Pt. 3)Havergal Brian, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lionel Friend, Julian Jacobson, Andrew Ball
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Lento sempre marcato e rubato (Pt. 4)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, Andrew Ball, Lionel Friend, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: II. Lento sempre marcato e rubato (Pt. 5)Havergal Brian, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: III. Allegro vivace (Pt. 1)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball, Lionel Friend
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: III. Allegro vivace (Pt. 2)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: III. Allegro vivace (Pt. 3)Havergal Brian, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend, Andrew Ball
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Lento solenne (Pt. 1)Havergal Brian, Lionel Friend, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Lento solenne (Pt. 2)Havergal Brian, Andrew Ball, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lionel Friend, Julian Jacobson
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Lento solenne (Pt. 3)Havergal Brian, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend, Andrew Ball
Symphony No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Lento solenne (Pt. 4)Havergal Brian, Julian Jacobson, Lionel Friend, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Ball
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