Havergal Brian's monumental Gothic Symphony

Von Andrew Benson-Wilson, 21 Juli 2011

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Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Royal Albert Hall, London, am 17 Juli 2011

Brian, Symphony no. 1 in D minor 'The Gothic'

Susan Gritton, Sopran

Christine Rice, Mezzosopran

Peter Auty, Tenor

Alastair Miles, Bass

CBSO Youth Chorus

The Choir of Eltham College

Southend Boys' and Girls' Choirs

The Bach Choir

BBC National Chorus of Wales

Brighton Festival Chorus

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London Symphony Chorus

BBC Concert Orchestra

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