Horenstein: Robert Simpson — Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3

Jascha Horenstein conducts two symphonies by Robert Simpson: Symphony No. 2 with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Symphony No. 3 with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Recordings

The two works foreground symphonic construction and control of large-scale tension. The Second is in three movements; the Third concentrates its course into two broad movements.

Tracklist

Symphony No. 2
01 — I. Allegro grazioso
02 — II. Largo cantabile
03 — III. Non troppo allegro, ma con brio

Symphony No. 3
04 — I. First Movement
05 — II. Second Movement

Credits

Composer: Robert Simpson
Conductor: Jascha Horenstein
Orchestras: Philharmonia Orchestra (Symphony No. 2); London Symphony Orchestra (Symphony No. 3)
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS584

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

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