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Alwyn: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 3

~ William Alwyn (Composer), David Lloyd-Jones (Conductor), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
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  • Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Conductor: David Lloyd-Jones
  • Composer: William Alwyn
  • Audio CD (3 Jan 2006)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Naxos
  • ASIN: B000C847FO
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 57,833 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Symphony No. 1: I. Adagio - Allegro ritmico - Andante espressivo - Adagio10:39Album Only
Listen  2. Symphony No. 1: II. Allegro leggiero 8:07Album Only
Listen  3. Symphony No. 1: III. Adagio (ma con moto) 9:04Album Only
Listen  4. Symphony No. 1: IV. Allegro jubilante10:43Album Only
Listen  5. Symphony No. 3: I. Allegro molto 9:36Album Only
Listen  6. Symphony No. 3: II. Poco adagio 8:20Album Only
Listen  7. Symphony No. 3: III. Allegro con fuoco - In tempo meno mosso (Tempo moderato) - In tempo primo12:15Album Only

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4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, 18 Dec 2005
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During the 1940's and 50's, William Alwyn was one of the most successful composers of his time. In addition to writing scores for many well-known British films, his symphonies were performed at the Proms by some of the leading conductors of the day. However, with the appointment of William Glock as the BBC's Controller of Music, Alwyn suddenly found that he was no longer in favour and from the 1960's, public performances became increasingly rare.

The Symphony No.1 is a highly enjoyable work, full of memorable ideas. At times, the music feels more like a film score than a symphony, with the occasional tendency to lapse into melodrama and sentimentality. But even at its most bombastic, the music remains compelling and provides the listener with a satisfying experience.

The Symphony No.3 is a fine piece. Alwyn experiemented with a new compositional technique while he was writing this symphony and this self-imposed discipline resulted in a much tighter structure.

Anyone who enjoys William Walton or Samuel Barber will feel at home with these symphonies. They are not masterpieces, but Alwyn was a technically accomplished composer with an ear for a good tune and his music deserves a wider recognition.

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