Symphony no.1 op.31 / Symphony no.6 ËœThe Anvil op.171 / etc

"The triumphant final instalment in this adventurous project. There's no doubt that conductor Martin Yates believes in Richard Arnell's brilliance and his enthusiasm appears to be infectious, spreading to the orchestra who clearly give these works their all. Again Yates reveals a composer of freshness and real imagination, of energy and thoughtfulness. Plans to explore more of Arnell's prodigious output following the symphonies will delight this series's many fans." (Editor's Choice Gramophone March 2009)

Martin Yates's authoritative cycle of the Richard Arnell Symphonies is now completed on Dutton Epoch, with the First and Sixth Symphonies and the early Sinfonia quasi Variazioni, which in effect is 'Symphony No.0' and the work in which Arnell first triumphantly developed the many characteristic features of his symphonic style. If you have enjoyed any of the previous volumes this is a must-have release, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, now with the Arnell style in their blood, play like angels.