Choral, Brian (composer)
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Havergal Brian: The Gothic Symphony
RecommendedSusan Gritton (soprano), Christine Rice (mezzo), Peter Auty (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass), David Goode (organ)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Concert Orchestra, various choirs, Martyn Brabbins
the best [recording] yet. There's an ongoing buzz of Proms atmosphere that grips from start to finish; and the recorded sound succeeds phenomenally at somehow fitting Brian's hugest climaxes... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 28th November 2011
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2012, Editor's Choice
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Havergal Brian: Symphony No. 1 'The Gothic'
Jane Manning, Shirley Minty, John Mitchinson, David Thomas,
London Symphony Orchestra, various choirs, Ole Schmidt
Ole Schmidt successfully drives the 718 performers through its demanding and immersive score, but at times, particularly in the Te Deum, vocal performances sacrifice clarity for drama —
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2026, Reissue/Archive Issue of the Month
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Special offer. Havergal Brian: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 12
Jana Valásková (soprano)
The Soloists and Choirs of the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra & Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
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English Choral Premieres & Rarities
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, Douglas Bostock
That such musical riches should have waited until 2002 to be recorded is truly baffling, but the performances prove fully worthy of the occasion, with soprano Elizabeth Donovan making an unforgettable... —
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British Classical Masterpieces
Gerald Peregrine, Antony Ingham, Roderick Williams (baritone), Iain Burnside (piano), Henry Purcell, Kym Amps, David van Asch, Maria Kliegel (cello), Nigel North (lute), Benjamin Frith (piano), Dale Kavanagh (guitar), Madeleine Mitchell (violin), Gordon MacKay, Joseph Spooner, Murray McLachlan (piano),...
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Brian: Symphony No. 1 'Gothic'
Eva Jenisova (soprano), Peter Mikulas (bass), Vladimir Dolezal (tenor), Pavol Prochazka (choirmaster), Dagmar Peckova (alto)
Bratislava City Chorus, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Slovak Folk Ensemble Chorus, Lucnica Chorus, Bratislava Children's Choir, Echo Youth Choir, Slovak Opera Chorus, Slovak...
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Havergal Brian: Symphonies Nos. 4 and 12
Jana Valaskova (soprano)
Slovak Philharmonic Chorus, Slovak National Opera Chorus, Cantus Mixed Choir, Brno Philharmonic Choir, Echo Youth Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
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Special offer. Brian: Symphony No. 1 'Gothic'
Eva Jenisova (soprano), Dagmar Peckova (mezzo), Vladimir Dolezal (tenor), Peter Mikulas (bass)
Slovak Opera Chorus, Slovak Folk Ensemble Chorus, Lucina Choras, Bratislava City Choir, Bratislava Children’s Choir, Youth Echo Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra & Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra...
I'll gently recommend this disc to anyone interested in exploring Brian...It's not an easy journey...But it is worthwhile. —
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The Essential RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Harper, Ruxandra Donose (mezzo-soprano), Ambra Albek, Fiona Albek, Stephen Prutsman, Vytautas Sondeckis, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, David Geringas, Maria Kliegel (cello), Elizabeth Futral (soprano), Vladimir Ognev, Darina Takova, Aled Hall, Christopher Maltman (baritone), Juan Diego Flórez...
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The Best of Marco Polo
Sampler
Takako Nishizaki (violin), Otto Kertesz Jr. (cello), Joseph Banowetz (piano), Konstanty Andrzej Kulka (violin), Hae Won Chang (piano), Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, New Budapest Quartet, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Košice, RTBF Symphony Orchestra, George...
