Symphony no. 5 / Symphony no. 6

Album by Robert Simpson & London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Andrew Davis & London Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Charles Groves

Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 6 are orchestral works by British composer Robert Simpson, completed in 1972 and 1977 respectively. Symphony No. 5 is structured in five movements with a symmetrical design, while Symphony No. 6 is a single-movement piece divided into two parts, symbolising birth and rapid growth.
First released: 2nd April 2021

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5: I. Allegro
    7:41
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5: II. Canone 1. Comodo e tranquillo
    6:58
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5: III. Scherzino. Molto vivace
    3:16
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5: IV. Canone 2. Adagio
    5:30
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 5: V. Finale. Molto allegro e con fuoco
    15:28
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 6: Part 1
    15:22
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 6: Part 2
    17:50

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