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Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6
 
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Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6

Arnold Audio CD
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1. Symphony No. 5, Op. 74: Tempestuoso
2. Symphony No. 5, Op. 74: Andante con moto
3. Symphony No. 5, Op. 74: Con fuoco
4. Symphony No. 5, Op. 74: Risoluto
5. Symphony No. 6, Op. 95: Energico
6. Symphony No. 6, Op. 95: Lento
7. Symphony No. 6, Op. 95: Con fuoco

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5.0 out of 5 stars dark beauty, Nov 10 2002
This review is from: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 (Audio CD)
Andrew Penny's recordings of Malcolm Arnold's symphonies will go down in history as one of the greatest relationships between conductor and composer ever. Few such relationships have produced such wonderful musical fruit--Boult and Vaughan Williams, Walter and Mahler, Rostropovich and Shostakovich perhaps--but I know of none that can clearly top the work of Penny and Arnold. This disc is clear evidence of the greatness of their mutual endeavor.

Recorded in the presence of the composer, both of these symphonies are allowed to speak for themselves on their own terms. If I had to give one word descriptions for these works, I would say the 5th symphony is beautiful and the 6th is (though still beautiful) dark. Penny allows both pieces the time required to unfold in all their glory.

I have been very impressed by several recordings that I have heard from the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. As their wonderful playing on this disc proves, they continue to emerge as a world-class outfit. The Naxos sound on this disc is remarkable--it is clear, balanced, and has just the right depth for the more haunting moments in the 5th.

I recommend this recording of Arnold's 5th and 6th symphonies wholeheartedly.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Satisfying Symphonies Masterly Performed, Aug 21 2002
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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 (Audio CD)
What a find! From the other reviewers one can glimpse the stature of this composer/trumpeter.

Here his talents shine in two symphony offerings. The Fifth certainly illustrates so wonderfully what is charateristic of this composer: intensity of emotion, rhythm, flair for orchestration. Particularly fond of the Andante con moto, which shows his strong Mahler influence, with building anxieties and dissonance outbursts, but especially the peaceful landing with the flute restatement.

The Sixth with its Shostakovich textural undertones shines in the Lento. Here one sees his skill in modern film scores, and the harmonies which delight and tingle.

The Penny led National Symphony of Ireland does a masterful job, with outstanding performances by the percussion and woodwinds.

Great place to start perusal of this man's output. Bargain which has quality sound throughout.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a rare achievement, Jun 15 2002
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Cry the Name (this temple of silence and stars) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 (Audio CD)
Before I add my own commentary on this disc, I must make a nod to Mr. Hollingsworth's review. He has said much of what I feel about this music. What is left for me to comment on?...The beauty. The sheer beauty. Rarely have I heard such beauty. In his finer moments, Sir Malcolm achieves what few ever have (Mahler, Vaughan Williams, pehaps J.S. Bach). The slow movements of the fifth and sixth symphonies ache with wonder. Yet the work never degenerates into the ear candy that was so prevalent in late twentieth century British Classical music. This recording was made in the presence of the composer. Andrew Penny does and excellent job with the forces of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. The Naxos sound is excellent.

For my part, I eagerly look forward to hearing Mr. Penny's other Arnold recordings.

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