Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Havergal Brian's Symphony No. 3, a monumental work that stands as a testament to the composer's genius and endurance. Released on March 21, 1989, through the esteemed Hyperion label, this album captures the entirety of Brian's Third Symphony, a piece that demands both the listener's attention and admiration.
Spanning a duration of 55 minutes, the symphony is divided into four movements, each exploring a different facet of Brian's musical language. The first movement, marked by its Andante moderato e sempre sostenuto e marcato, unfolds in nine parts, offering a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. The second movement, Lento sempre marcato e rubato, is presented in five parts, while the third, Allegro vivace, is divided into three. The symphony concludes with a single, expansive movement titled Lento solenne, presented here in four parts.
Havergal Brian's Symphony No. 3 is not just a piece of music; it's a journey through the depths of human experience, expressed through the universal language of sound. This album is a must for any serious collector of classical music, offering a rare opportunity to engage with one of the most significant works of the 20th century.
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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