The Complete Symphonies LSO/Richard Hickox; BBC Phil/Rumon Gamba Chandos CHAN10853(4)
Consistently high-quality performances of the essential core of Arnold’s output, split between two fine ensembles.
Symphony No. 9 National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland/Andrew Penny Naxos 8.553540
Fine playing of Arnold’s last, strangest and most remarkable symphony, plus a talk by him with Andrew Penny.
Read our review of this album here.
Guitar Concerto Julian Bream, Melos Ensemble Alto ALC1174
The benignly gorgeous Guitar Concerto is played by its dedicatee, with solo works by Lennox Berkeley, Ravel and others.
String Quartets Nos 1 & 2 McCapra Quartet Chandos CHAN 9122
Two exceptional masterworks in performances of world-class quality.
Film Music Vol. 1 LSO/Richard Hickox Chandos CHAN 9100
Suites from five of the best film scores are here, including Kwai, Whistle Down the Wind and The Sound Barrier.
Toward the Unknown Region: Malcolm Arnold – a Story of Survival Amazon Prime Video (available to rent)
Tony Palmer’s superlative film portrait features many musical excerpts and interviews with family and friends.
