Munich Philharonic - Malcolm Arnold Sym 5 : Belles of St.Trinians / Divertimento 2 / Machines (CD)

"exciting reading of Arnold's finest symphony from unexpected sources, coupled with enchanting CD debutants... The 5th is a marvellous symphony, perhaps his greatest - powerfully argued, confidently structured, and full of memorable invention. It is good to see it so well played and recorded in Munich, guided by Douglas Bostock who comes into his own in four extra works, which are all first recordings. Divertimento- a splendidly characterful triptych; there is much outrageous fun in the St Trinian's score - bursting with irreverent ideas and effects; and the lovely, nostalgic 'Sarabande' of Solitaire (one of his most touching tunes)."(Gramophone)

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Bostock: Symphony No.5, Op.74; I. Tempestuoso
2. II. Andante Con Moto
3. III. Con Fuoco
4. IV. Risoluto
5. Divertimento No.2, Op.75; I. Fanfare: Allegro
6. II. Nocturne: Lento
7. III. Chaconne: Allegro Con Spirito
8. Symphonic Study: Machines, Solitaire (Excerpts from the Ballet)
9. Sarabande
10. Polka
11. Homage to the Queen (Ballet Excerpts); Prelude ; Opening Scene
12. Dance of the Insects
13. Fire Dance
14. Finale
15. Little Suite No.2, Op.78; I. Overture: Allegro Moderato
16. II. Ballad: Andantino
17. III. Dance: Vivace
18. The Belles of St. Trinians - Comedy Suite; I. Prelude: Allegro
19. II. Train to Trinians: Allegro Brillante
20. III. Flash and Miss Fritton: Andante Moderato
21. IV. Races and Games (Tribal Warfare): Allegro
22. V. Finale: Allegro