Composer(s): Benjamin, Arthur
Label: Marco Polo
Genre: Orchestral
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.223764
Barcode: 0730099376426
Distribution Note(s):
Currently not available on CD.
Release Date: 02/1996

BENJAMIN: Symphony No. 1 / Ballade for String Orchestra

The Australian-born composer Arthur Benjamin is best known for his lighter music. His Symphony is serious in intention and often sombre in nature, reflecting the years of its composition in war-time London.

Tracklist

Benjamin, Arthur
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)
1I. Largo13:59
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)
2II. Scherzo05:45
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)
3III. Adagio appassionato11:17
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)
4IV. Introduzione ed Allegro alla marcia07:29
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)
5Ballade15:26
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Lyndon-Gee, Christopher (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 53:56