Brian: Fantastic Variations on an Old Rhyme; Symphony No25

Brian: Fantastic Variations on an Old Rhyme; Symphony No25

On this CD:

1. Fantastic Variations on an Old Rhyme for organ
Composed by Havergal Brian
Performed by National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Conducted by Andrew Penny

2. Symphony No. 20 in C sharp minor
Composed by Havergal Brian
Performed by National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Conducted by Andrew Penny

3. Symphony No. 25 in A minor
Composed by Havergal Brian
Performed by National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Conducted by Andrew Penny

Editorial Reviews
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Fantastic Variations on an Old Rhyme (1917) is all that survives of what Brian intended to be a Fantastic Symphony. Essentially, it's a theme-and- variations on the childhood chant "Three Blind Mice". The symphonies on this release are much darker in character. They have all the Brian trademarks of interrupted rhythms and outlandish (and unexpected) fanfare-like pronouncements. What gives them unity is there three-movement cohesion. This strategy of allegro/andante/allegro allows Brian to develop his ideas and have fun with them. Brian, like Robert Simpson, is a post-Romantic with an adventurer's heart. Recommended. --Paul Cook

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Brian: Fantastic Variations on an Old Rhyme; Symphony No25

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