BARBER: Knoxville (Summer of 1915), Symphony No. 1, Essays for Orchestra 1 & 2, Music for a Scene by Shelley - Meachem

Molly McGurk soprano (T.6)
London Symphony Orchestra (1-4)
West Australian Symphony Orchestra (5-6)
David Measham

“Measham proves a splendid advocate of the Symphony, securing a passionately committed performance… The Essays for Orchestra are also very well played, as is the hauntingly evocative movement Night Flight” © Penguin Guide 3 stars

SAMUEL BARBER (1910-81)

 1 Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 20:55
 2 Essay No. 1, Op. 12 8:42
 3 Essay No. 2, Op. 17 11:49
 4 Night Flight, Op. 19a 9:08
 5 Music for a Scene from Shelley, Op. 7 10:20
 6 Knoxville (Summer of 1915), Op. 24 16:18