Symphonies nos. 8 & 9 / Flourish for Glorious John

Album by Ralph Vaughan Williams & Philharmonia Orchestra & Leonard Slatkin

Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9 / Flourish for Glorious John is an album by the Philharmonia Orchestra under conductor Leonard Slatkin, released in 1993. The recording showcases Vaughan Williams's late symphonic works, highlighting his innovative orchestration and the emotive depth characteristic of his final compositions.
First released: 8th June 1993

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Flourish for Glorious John
    1:40
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: I. Fantasia (Variazioni senza tema)
    10:21
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: II. Scherzo alla marcia
    3:37
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: III. Cavatina
    8:05
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in D minor: IV. Toccata
    4:59
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 9 in E minor: I. Moderato maestoso: Tranquillo
    9:24
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 9 in E minor: II. Andante sostenuto
    7:57
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 9 in E minor: III. Scherzo: Allegro pesante
    4:52
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 9 in E minor: IV. Andante tranquillo
    11:44

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