Symphony for Brass Instruments, Op. 123: 1. Allegro Moderato
Symphony for Brass Instruments, Op. 123: 2. Andande Grazioso
Symphony for Brass Instruments, Op. 123: 3. Andante con Moto
Symphony for Brass Instruments, Op. 123: 4. Allegro con Brio
"The artistry and commitment that this group brings to their performances is truly exceptional." -- Sir Malcolm Arnold, August 2006 This disc marks a dual celebration. It is the first collected recording of the whole b... more »rass chamber music output of Sir Malcolm Arnold, and it also marks the coming together for the first time of almost the entire current and ex-personnel of Fine Arts Brass over the past twenty-six years to record Arnold's Symphony for Brass. Arnold and Fine Arts Brass go back a long way; indeed, if you should ever find a vinyl LP or cassette tape of the ensemble's first recording, Pastime With Good Company, you will find on it one of Arnold's favorite versions of his Quintet No.1. This record is a tribute to the composer, who died on September 23, 2006.« less
"The artistry and commitment that this group brings to their performances is truly exceptional." -- Sir Malcolm Arnold, August 2006 This disc marks a dual celebration. It is the first collected recording of the whole brass chamber music output of Sir Malcolm Arnold, and it also marks the coming together for the first time of almost the entire current and ex-personnel of Fine Arts Brass over the past twenty-six years to record Arnold's Symphony for Brass. Arnold and Fine Arts Brass go back a long way; indeed, if you should ever find a vinyl LP or cassette tape of the ensemble's first recording, Pastime With Good Company, you will find on it one of Arnold's favorite versions of his Quintet No.1. This record is a tribute to the composer, who died on September 23, 2006.