Malcolm Arnold Symphony No.5; Belles of St.Trinian’s, Divertimento No.2, Machines etc

amuletts — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:46:18 +0000

“exciting reading of Arnold’s finest symphony from unexpected sources, coupled with enchanting CD debutants … The 5th is a marvellous symphony, perhaps his greatest – powerfully argued, confidently structured, and full of memorable invention. It is good to see it so well played and recorded in Munich, guided by Douglas Bostock who comes into his own in four extra works, which are all first recordings. Divertimento- a splendidly characterful triptych; there is much outrageous fun in the St Trinian’s score – bursting with irreverent ideas and effects; and the lovely, nostalgic ‘Sarabande’ of Solitaire (one of his most touching tunes).”(Gramophone)

Symphony No.5, Op.74 [29:55]

1. I. Tempestuoso 9:21 2. II. Andante con moto 9:05

3. III. Con fuoco 4:54 4. IV. Risoluto 6:33

Divertimento No.2, Op.75 [9:03] world premiere recording

5. I. Fanfare: Allegro 2:13 6. II. Nocturne: Lento 3:12

7. III. Chaconne: Allegro con spirito 3:37

8. Symphonic Study: Machines [6:34] world premiere recording

Solitaire (excerpts from the ballet) [5:48]

9. Sarabande 3:55 10. Polka 1:53

Homage to the Queen (ballet excerpts) [9:21]

11. Prelude & Opening Scene 4:39 12. Dance of the Insects 1:07

13. Fire Dance 1:08 14. Finale 2:26

Little Suite No.2, Op.78 [8:36]

15. I. Overture: Allegro moderato 2:58 16. II. Ballad: Andantino 3:30

17. III. Dance: Vivace 2:07

The Belles of St. Trinians – Comedy Suite [8:33]

world premiere recording

18. I. Prelude: Allegro 1:37 19. II. Train to Trinians: Allegro brillante 1:41

20. III. Flash and Miss Fritton: Andante moderato 2:03

21. IV. Races and Games (Tribal Warfare): Allegro 1:59

22. V. Finale: Allegro 1:10

Royal Aarhus Academy Symphony Orchestra – Alto CD

Malcolm Arnold Symphony No.5; Belles of St.Trinian’s, Divertimento No.2, Machines etc