Vaughan Williams: Symphonies No. 2 'London' & 8
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RALF VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: Symphonies No. 2 'London' & 8
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Manze
[ ONYX / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 10 June 2016
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A major new symphonic cycle is launched with the release of the first CD in Andrew Manze's and the RLPO's project to record all 9 symphonies. Manze's Vaughan Williams interpretations have been praised by critics, and this cycle will be eagerly awaited and collected by all RVW fans.
"There's no doubting that the English-born Andrew Manze is one of the most versatile musicians on the circuit today. He's become something of a Vaughan Williams specialist, having a natural affinity for the composer's music. The performance is well-served by the spacious acoustic of Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall. Lewis Foreman has provided the liner-notes. All in all these are terrific performances and convincing interpretations." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb June 2016)
"Manze's agreeably vigilant reading of A London Symphony brings much to admire in its clean-cut, unexaggerated demeanour…and the spruce performance of the Eighth likewise reveals Manze as a stylish and committed interpreter. In the ravishing Cavatina for strings alone…[offers] heartwarming lyricism" (Gramophone)
"Manze keeps a tight rein but lets the music blossom. The RLPO and its excellent soloists make a warm, lustrous sound." (The Guardian)
"This is expressive and atmospheric playing, rarely heard since Boult." (BBC Music Orchestral Choice July 2016)
Tracks:
Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony'
Symphony No. 8 in D minor
