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CDA66728


Recording details: May 1994
St Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Andrew Keener
Engineered by Tony Faulkner
Release date: November 1994
Total duration: 72 minutes 19 seconds

'One of the great symphonies of the post-war era, magnificently realised by all concerned. This issue is surely destined to be a jewel in Hyperion's already starry Simpson crown' (Gramophone)

'Superb performances from all concerned. Nothing but the highest recommendation will do' (Classic CD)

'A marvellous addition to Hyperion's invaluable Simpson series and a "must buy" if ever I heard one' (Hi Fi News)

'No one who cares about 20th-century music in general should pass these performances by, for it is music of a vital and forceful eloquence. Exemplary recording' (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

'Breathtaking renditions of two of the most masterful milestones on Robert Simpson's continuing re-invention of symphonic thinking' (Fanfare, USA)

'Robert Simpson's Fifth Symphony is one of the finest such works composed this century' (Fanfare, USA)

'Blazing and epic' (Fanfare, USA)

Robert Simpson (1921-1997)
Symphonies Nos. 3 & 5
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley (conductor)
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Symphony No 3
1
Movement 1: Allegro ma non troppo  [16'09]
2
Movement 2. Part 1: Adagio  [3'35]
3
Movement 2. Part 2: Andante  [2'44]
4
Movement 2. Part 3: Allegretto  [2'05]
5
Movement 2. Part 4: Allegro  [1'15]
6
Movement 2. Part 5: Vivace  [1'13]
7
Movement 2. Part 6: Presto  [2'07]
8
Movement 2. Part 7: Tutti  [2'36]
9
Movement 2. Part 8: [No tempo marking]  [0'41]
Symphony No 5
10
Movement 1: Allegro  [0'46]
11
Movement 2. Part 1: Canone 1. Comodo e tranquillo  [0'55]
12
Movement 2. Part 2: Canone 1. Comodo e tranquillo  [2'43]
13
Movement 2. Part 3: Canone 1. Comodo e tranquillo  [3'54]
14
Movement 2. Part 4: Canone 1. Comodo e tranquillo  [7'10]
15
Movement 3: Scherzino. Molto vivace  [3'08]
16
Movement 4: Canone 2. Adagio  [5'17]
17
Movement 5: Finale. Molto allegro e con fuoco  [16'01]