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British Music Focus

Gothic Symphony

Monday 5 December 2005 19:30-21:30 (Radio 3)

The first (and so far only) commercial recording of what the Guinness Book of Records reckoned was the "largest symphony" ever written. Made in 1989, it became the biggest-ever seller on the Marco Polo label. Presented by Andrew McGregor.

Duration:

2 hours

Playlist:

Havergal Brian: Gothic Symphony
Eva Jenisová (soprano)
Dagmar Pecková (alto),
Vladimir Dolezal (tenor)
Peter Mikulás (bass)
Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Slovak National Opera Chorus
Slovak Folk Ensemble Chorus, Bratislava City Choir
Lucnica Choir, Bratislava Children's Choir, Youth 'Echo' Choir
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Ondrej Lenard (conductor)




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