Richard Arnell

Sinfonia quasi Variazioni op.13 (1941)
Symphony no.1 op.31 (1943)
Symphony no.6 The Anvil' op.171 (1992-94)

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
Martin Yates (conductor)

World premiere recordings

Recorded at Henry Wood Hall, Glasgow, 28-29 August 2008

Martin Yates's authoritative cycle of the Richard Arnell Symphonies is now completed on Dutton Epoch, with the First and Sixth Symphonies and the early Sinfonia quasi Variazioni, which in effect is Symphony No.0' and the work in which Arnell first triumphantly developed the many characteristic features of his symphonic style. If you have enjoyed any of the previous volumes this is a must-have release, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, now with the Arnell style in their blood, play like angels.

CDLX 7217

“Martin Yates’s clear-headed interpretations fairly crackle with conviction, and the Dutton microphones capture the RSNO’s spirited and eloquent contribution to extremely vivid ... effect. A splendid conclusion to what has been a courageous and consistently absorbing series.” Andrew Achenbach, Gramophone, March 2009

“... the ... composer has been delighted by them [symphony recordings].” Robert Matthew-Walker, IRR, January 2009