Douglas Bostock - Arthur Butterworth Symphony No.1; Ruth Gipps Symphony No.2; Malcolm A (CD)

Details: "a truly desirable project with the orchestra and recording team getting well into their stride in this cracker."(MusicWeb) [Gipps] "thoroughly likeable creation... The spirit of RVW hovers benignly, and well worth getting to know, especially when given with such vigour and obvious affection" [Butterworth] "Manchester-born... Symphony was first heard under Barbirolli, though it's origins trace back to Sibelius's Sixth... copious allusions to the Finnish master... powerfully evocative of the North, strongly argued and confidently scored... a most enterprising pairing" (Gramophone)

Tracklist:

1. Butterworth: Symphony No.1 Op.15 I. Allegro molto moderato
2. II. Lento molto
3. III. Allegretto con moto
4. IV. Vivacissimo e furiososo
5. Ruth Gipps: Symphony No.2 Op.30 Moderato-allegro moderato-Meno mosso-Andante-Maestoso-Tempo di marcia-Adagio-Allegro moderato-Tranquillo-Appassionato-Allegro
6. Malcolm Arnold: Concerto for organ ; Orchestra Op.47
7. I. Vivace
8. II. Lento
9. III. Allegretto