Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

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The LSO String Ensemble continues on LSO Live with three English masterpieces: Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, a visionary fusion of folksong and sacred music; Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, a challenging landmark of 20th-century string writing; and Elgar's Introduction and Allegro, an incredibly well-loved work with a special significance for the LSO, having been composed for and premiered by the Orchestra.

Composers Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, Sir Edward Elgar
Conductor Roman Simovic
Performers LSO String Ensemble

Sir Edward Elgar
1. Introduction & Allegro

Ralph Vaughan Williams
2. Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

Benjamin Britten
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge: 
3. Introduction and Theme
4. Variation 1: Adagio
5. Variation 2: March
6. Variation 3: Romance
7. Variation 4: Aria Italiana
8. Variation 5: Bouree Classique 
9. Variation 6: Wiener Waltzer
10. Variation 7: Moto Perpetuo
11. Variation 8: Funeral March
12. Variation 9: Chant
13. Variation 10: Fugue and Finale

Release Date 18 November 2016
LSO0792 | 0822231179221
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Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Jonathan Stokes (recording engineer); Neil Hutchinson (balance engineer, editing, mixing & mastering) for Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded 3 February 2016, in the Barbican Hall, London

Booklet in English, French & German

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Reviews

★★★★ 'Three of the best British string orchestra works, meticulously performed ... their Britten is spot on.'

- BBC Music Magazine

★★★★★ ‘The accuracy of his [Roman Simovic’s] tempos help develop a primarily balanced vision, never at the expense of emotion and mystery.’

- Diapason

‘A reminder – if reminder were needed – of just how world-class the string section of the London Symphony Orchestra is... Both pieces here are given performances of great authority.'

- Classical CD Choice