Three compelling orchestral episodes from the life of Brian.
Composers: Brian
Compositions: Symphonies No 7 & 16
Performers: New Russian State SO/Alexander Walker
Catalogue Number: NAXOS 8573959
Britain’s Havergal Brian Society has been vigilant in getting the neglected English composer’s symphonies played in decent studio recordings. Over the last three decades all 32 symphonies have appeared, mostly from Naxos and Dutton. With this new release, we venture into territory where previous recordings already exist.
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