Vaughan Williams: Norfolk Rhapsody Orchestral & Concertos Chandos

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“…The Norfolk Rhapsody opens proceedings and at once we hear a lovely, atmospheric opening; the husky viola solo is most appealing. The rich Chandos sound conveys the full orchestral passages very well and, in addition, the hushed passages are successfully recorded. VW based this Rhapsody on two Norfolk tunes. The second of them is a lively one and when it makes its appearance (6:28) Thomson ensures that the music has a good spring in its step; this episode is played with a suitable amount of dash. I enjoyed this sympathetic performance of the Rhapsody very much …”

John Quinn – MusicWeb-International.com – 5 May 2019

Bryden Thomson is a thoroughly persuasive guide in all this repertoire

ThePenguin Guide

Michael Davis… gives one of the most fluent and rapturous performances…

Gramophone

These performances are richly recorded with sparkling clarity and conductor Thomson leads with a sure and experienced hand.

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