Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies — Andrew Davis / BBC SO (Warner Classics & Jazz, 2007) [6CD].
£16.99
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Short Description
Andrew Davis (Conductor), BBC Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) (Warner Classics & Jazz)
Description
A comprehensive Vaughan Williams box from Andrew Davis and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, recorded during his distinguished tenure as chief conductor. All nine symphonies plus the beloved Lark Ascending, Tallis Fantasia, and Greensleeves make this a wonderfully complete introduction to VW's orchestral world. Well-engineered Warner sound and idiomatic performances deliver genuine pleasure for any lover of English music.
This is a used CD. The disc and case have been inspected and are in good condition. Broken or damaged jewel cases will be replaced before dispatch.
Condition
| Disc | Very Good Plus (VG+) A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care — and certainly not abused. |
| Case/Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar). |
Track Listing
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1) | ||
| 1-01 | I. A Song For All Seas, All Ships | 18:59 |
| 1-02 | II. On The Beach At Night Alone | 10:21 |
| 1-03 | III. Scherzo: The Waves | 7:46 |
| 1-04 | IV. The Explorers | 28:08 |
| A London Symphony (Symphony No. 2) Revised 1920 Version | ||
| 2-01 | I. Lento - Allegro Risoluto | 15:01 |
| 2-02 | II. Lento | 10:58 |
| 2-03 | III. Scherzo (Nocturne): Allegro Vivace | 8:24 |
| 2-04 | IV. Andante Con Moto - Maestoso Alla Marcia - Epilogue: Andante Sostenuto | 14:09 |
| Symphony No. 8 In D Minor | ||
| 2-05 | I. Fantasia (Variazioni Senza Tema) | 10:46 |
| 2-06 | II. Scherzo All Marcia (For Wind Instruments) | 3:35 |
| 2-07 | III. Cavatina (For Strings) | 8:26 |
| 2-08 | IV. Toccata | 5:15 |
| Symphony No. 4 In F Minor | ||
| 3-01 | I. Allegro | 9:45 |
| 3-02 | II. Andante Moderato | 10:00 |
| 3-03 | III. Scherzo: Allegro Molto | 5:40 |
| 3-04 | IV. Finale Con Epilogue Fugato: Allegro Molto | 9:30 |
| Symphony No. 5 In D Major | ||
| 3-05 | I. Preludio: Moderato | 12:39 |
| 3-06 | II. Scherzo: Allegro | 5:00 |
| 3-07 | III. Romanza: Lento | 12:47 |
| 3-08 | IV. Passacaglia: Moderato | 10:28 |
| Symphony No. 6 In E Minor | ||
| 4-01 | I. Allegro | 7:27 |
| 4-02 | II. Moderato | 8:55 |
| 4-03 | III. Scherzo | 5:58 |
| 4-04 | IV. Epilogue | 9:44 |
| 4-05 | Fantasia On A Theme Of Thomas Tallis | 15:45 |
| 4-06 | The Lark Ascending | 14:23 |
| 4-07 | Fantasia On Greensleeves | 4:34 |
| 4-08 | The Wasps - Overture | 9:31 |
| Sinfonia Antartica (Symphony No. 7) | ||
| 5-01 | I. Prelude | 10:11 |
| 5-02 | II. Scherzo | 6:24 |
| 5-03 | III. Landscape | 11:10 |
| 5-04 | IV. Intermezzo | 5:49 |
| 5-05 | V. Epilogue | 9:13 |
| A Pastoral Symphony (Symphony No. 3) | ||
| 5-06 | I. Molto Moderato | 9:30 |
| 5-07 | II. Lento Moderato | 7:46 |
| 5-08 | III. Moderato Pesante - Presto | 6:05 |
| 5-09 | IV. Lento - Moderato Maestoso - Lento | 10:43 |
| Symphony No. 9 In E Minor | ||
| 6-01 | I. Moderato Maestoso | 8:46 |
| 6-02 | II. Andante Sostenuto | 8:39 |
| 6-03 | III. Scherzo: Allegro Pesante | 5:18 |
| 6-04 | IV. Andante Tranquillo - Poco Animato | 11:18 |
| Job: A Masque For Dancing | ||
| 6-05 | Scene I. Introduction | 6:05 |
| 6-06 | Saraband Of The Sons Of God | 4:20 |
| 6-07 | Scene II. Satan's Dance Of Triumph | 3:18 |
| 6-08 | Scene III. Minuet Of The Sons Of Job And Their Wives | 3:36 |
| 6-09 | Scene IV. Job's Dream | 4:01 |
| 6-10 | Scene V. Dance Of The Three Messengers | 4:58 |
| 6-11 | Scene VI. Dance Of Job's Comforters | 4:32 |
| 6-12 | Scene VII. Elihu's Dance Of Youth And Beauty | 4:12 |
| 6-13 | Pavane Of The Sons Of The Morning | 1:42 |
| 6-14 | Scene VIII. Galliard Of The Sons Of The Morning | 2:21 |
| 6-15 | Altar Dance | 2:20 |
| 6-16 | Scene IX. Epilogue | 3:28 |
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