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Jones: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 11 / Thomson, BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
Lyrita

Jones: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 11 / Thomson, BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra

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Details

Composer
JONES, DANIEL
Artist
Thomson
Format
CD
Label
Lyrita
Released
Aug 04, 2017
Catalog #
SRCD364
UPC
5020926036421

About

Daniel Jones (1912-1993) composed in a wide range of genres, yet the cornerstone of his prolific output is the Symphony, memorably described by him as ‘a dramatic structure with an emotive intention’. He tackled the form afresh with each of his 13 examples, of which the first 12 are based on a different note of the chromatic scale. Jones’s Second Symphony was written between March and July 1950 and first broadcast in the Welsh region by an augmented BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra under the composer on 13 September 1951. The Second Symphony places great emphasis on intricate rhythms and combines both lyrical and dance elements. There is a focus on orchestral colour, epitomised by the prominent role given to the celesta in the first, third and fourth movements. Expansive, big-boned and at times uncharacteristically discursive, it is Jones’ last symphony conceived on a large canvas: from now on his symphonic works would be increasingly concise and cogent, rejecting any orchestral colour extraneous to the musical argument. Daniel Jones’s Eleventh Symphony in E flat was completed on 7 December 1983 and premiered by the BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra under Sir Charles Groves on 20 October 1984 in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. Commissioned by the Swansea Festival, it is dedicated to the memory of George Froom Tyler, chairman of the festival committee, who had died in 1983 and was a friend of the composer. Though each of his thirteen symphonies is a unique and highly personal statement, the cycle as a whole maintains an unwavering consistency of quality and vision. Daniel Jones domonstrates a steadfast integrity throughout, never bowing to the latest trends. His priority is always to communicate directly with the listener.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato 10:06
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    10:06
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  2. 2 II. Lento 10:21
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Lento
    Duration
    10:21
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  3. 3 III. Allegro scherzando 09:21
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro scherzando
    Duration
    09:21
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  4. 4 IV. Allegretto - Allegro risoluto 13:36
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegretto - Allegro risoluto
    Duration
    13:36
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  5. 5 I. Intensivo 07:27
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Intensivo
    Duration
    07:27
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  6. 6 II. Capriccioso 01:37
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Capriccioso
    Duration
    01:37
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  7. 7 III. Elegiaco 06:03
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Elegiaco
    Duration
    06:03
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson
  8. 8 IV. Risoluto - Maestoso 03:38
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Risoluto - Maestoso
    Duration
    03:38
    Composer
    Daniel Jones
    Ensemble
    BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Bryden Thomson