Orthodox in it's four-movement structure but, according to the composer, 'very unorthodox inside', Havergal Brian' Symphony No. 2 was originally inspired by Goethe' play Gotz von Berlichingen. In 1972, however, following the death of his beloved daughter.

Tracklist:

Festival Fanfare
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: I. Adagio Solenne - Allegro Assai. Section 1
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: I. Adagio Solenne - Allegro Assai. Section 2
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: I. Adagio Solenne - Allegro Assai. Section 3
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: I. Adagio Solenne - Allegro Assai. Section 4
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: II. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo. Section 1
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: II. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo. Section 2
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: II. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo. Section 3
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: II. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo. Section 4
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: II. Andante Sostenuto E Molto Espressivo. Section 5
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: III. Allegro Assai. Section 1
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: III. Allegro Assai: Section 2
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: IV. Lento Maestoso E Mesto. Section 1
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: IV. Lento Maestoso E Mesto. Section 2
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: IV. Lento Maestoso E Mesto. Section 3
Symphony No.2 in E Minor: IV. Lento Maestoso E Mesto. Section 4

UPC: 747313050673
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.31.07
Format: CD

Tony Rowe - Symphony 2 (CD)