Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony' / Oboe Concerto in A minor
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RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony' / Oboe Concerto in A minor
Stéphane Rancourt (oboe) / Halle Orchestra, Mark Elder
[ Halle / CD ]
Release Date: Sunday 20 November 2011
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"Both the introduction to the first movement and the introspective slow movement are beautifully judged by Elder and the Hallé string, while the deftness with which he touches the detail of the rather discursive scherzo shows masterly tact."
(The Guardian)
"Elder conducts the standard revision of the score, as published in the 1930s...Both the introduction to the first movement and the introspective slow movement are beautifully judged by Elder and the Hallé string, while the deftness with which he touches the detail of the rather discursive scherzo shows masterly tact."
(The Guardian)
"[Elder and the Hallé Orchestra ] are especially effective in the mysterious slow movement, though the Cockney high spirits of the scherzo are also vividly captured, and Stéphane Rancourt's gentle musicianship adds an ethereal touch to the Oboe Concerto."
(Financial Times)
"In this new performance the hushed, slow and suspenseful opening is done most sensitively. Indeed, the music begins almost imperceptibly, as it should. This sets the tone for a reading that will be high on atmosphere. This disc continues the rich vein of recordings of English music by Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé. Long may they continue!"
(Recording of the Month MusicWeb Nov 2011)
Tracks:
Symphony No. 2 'A London Symphony'
Oboe Concerto in A minor
