Havergal Brian was one of the most remarkable of twentieth century symphonists, whose reputation for the gargantuan has tended to overshadow the more concise nature of his later music. His Symphony No. 20 for instance, written in 1962, is compact.

Tracklist:

Fantastic Variations On An Old Rhyme: I. Andante
Fantastic Variations On An Old Rhyme: II. Allegro Molto
Fantastic Variations On An Old Rhyme: III. Con Moto E Espressione
Fantastic Variations On An Old Rhyme: IV. Allegro Vivace
Fantastic Variations On An Old Rhyme: V. Lento
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: I. Adagio - Allegro Agitato -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: I. (Formal Development Section Arrives) -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: I. (Vigorous, Highly Allusive Development Of The First Theme) -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: I. Coda
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo, Cantabile E Sostenuto -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: II. (A Bridge Passage Beginning With Violin And Flute Solos) -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: II. (A Development Of The Original Polyphonic Complex) -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: II. (The Third Span Begins With A Musing Clarinet Solo)
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: III. Allegro Vivo -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: III. Lento -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: III. (A Kind Of Slow Waltz, With Violin Solo) -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: III. Allegro -
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: III. (Reappearence Of The Rondo-Theme On Trombones)
Symphony No. 20 In C Sharp Minor: III. (Fast Coda)
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. Allegro Risoluto -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. (The Motto Returns Again To Initiate An Eventful Development) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. (Elegantly Lyrical Tune For Oboe With Flute And Harp Accompaniment) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. (Sinister Reiterations Of A 3-Note Figure) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. (The Return Of The 4-Note Motto) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. (A Mysterious Episode Of Nagging Triplet Rhythms) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: I. Coda
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: II. Andante Cantabile -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: II. (A Poignant New Idea, First Heard On Solo Oboe) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: II. (Opening Theme Now Returns On Cellos) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: II. (A More Defined March-Music Takes Over) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: II. (Final Return Of The Main Theme)
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: III. Allegro Ma Non Tanto -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: III. Lento -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: III. (A Little Woodwind Cadenza Leads Back To The Rondo Music) -
Symphony No. 25 In A Minor: III. (A Different And Irreverent Snatch Of Folk-Song From A Bassoon)

UPC: 747313264179
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.26.11
Format: CD

Andrew Penny - Symphonies 20 & 25 (CD)