The dynamic range is remarkable with whispered pianissimos of breath-taking gentleness set against glorious brass” (Penguin Guide)
Sunday Times’ Best Classical Recordings 2002: The Guardian’s Best Classical CDs of 2002
“Larger than life, but capturing every mood with humanity and tenderness.” (BBC Radio 3 Building a Library top budget choice)
“This is one of the most passionate and detailed accounts on disc…this is world-class playing from the LSO.’ (Classic FM)
[1] Coronation March, Op. 65 10:10[2] Imperial March, Op. 32 4:07London Symphony Orchestra / Barry Wordsworth
Symphony No. 2 in E flat Major, Op. 63 [57:40][3] I. Allegro vivace e nobilimente 18:21[4] II. Larghetto 16:19[5] III. Rondo. Presto 8:26[6] IV. Moderato e maestoso 14:33
London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis