Following two well-received releases, the LSO String Ensemble continues on LSO Live with three English masterpieces, two of which given their first performances by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Premiered in 1910 by the London Symphony Orchestra, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis is a visionary fusion of folksong and sacred music. Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, a challenging landmark of 20th-century string writing, takes the composer’s friend and teacher as its subject with each variation exploring a different aspect of Bridge’s character. Opening the album, Elgar’s Introduction and Allegroi is an incredibly well-loved work with a special significance for the London Symphony Orchestra, having been composed for and premiered by the Orchestra.
The LSO String Ensemble, directed by Orchestra Leader Roman Simovic and featuring virtuoso principals from each section, are a key example of this practice, showcasing the wealth of talent that the London Symphony Orchestra has to offer.
Roman Simovic, Conductor
LSO String Ensemble
Tracklist
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Additional information
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| SKU | LSO0792 |
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| Channels | 2ch Stereo, 5 Channel Surround Sound, 2ch Stereo & 5ch Surround |
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| Producer | James Malinson |
| Recording Engineer | Neil Hutchinson, Jonathan Stokes – Classic Sound Ltd |
| Recording Location | Barbican London |
| Recording Software | Merging |
| Recording Type & Bit Rate | DSD128 |
| Release Date | November 25, 2016 |
Press reviews
Diapason
‘The accuracy of [Roman Simovic’s] tempos help develop a primarily balanced vision, never at the expense of emotion and mystery.’
Gramophone
‘Roman Simovic secures characterful and energetic results, the very occasional imprecision let through in the interests of
emotional electricity.’
Classical CD Choice
‘A reminder – if reminder were needed – just how world-class the string section of the London Symphony Orchestra is… The pieces here are given performances of great authority.’
Herald Scotland
‘The LSO’s string playing with leader-violinist Roman Simovic is out of this world in almost every respect, from polish to immediacy of
impact.’
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