A London Symphony / Symphony no. 8 in D minor

Album by Ralph Vaughan Williams & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Vernon Handley

A London Symphony / Symphony No. 8 in D minor is an album featuring two symphonies by English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under conductor Andrew Davis, released in 1994. The album showcases Vaughan Williams's evocative orchestration and melodic richness, with 'A London Symphony' capturing the essence of the city and Symphony No. 8 highlighting his innovative use of percussion and varied textures.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 2 "A London Symphony": I. Lento, Allegro risoluto
    13:43
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 2 "A London Symphony": II. Lento
    10:50
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 2 "A London Symphony": III. Scherzo (Nocturne), Allegro vivace
    7:35
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 2 "A London Symphony": IV. Andante con moto, Maestoso alla marcia. Epilogue: Andante sostenuto
    12:39
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: I. Fantasia: Variazioni senza Tema
    10:30
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: II. Scherzo alla marcia
    4:08
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: III. Cavatina
    7:51
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: IV. Toccata
    4:46

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