Vaughan Williams: The symphonies

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

We are lucky that with the exception of the Previn the leading versions of the complete symphonies are available - and so cheaply too .

One of the finest VW Symphony cycles (LSO/Previn) is going to be re-released in April after having been absent for too long. I collected all of these on LP when they were first released, but currently have only A Sea Symphony on CD (superb in every way).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019STIIHA?keywords=vaughan%20williams%20previn&qid=1456523155&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

[Barbirollians]

Hooray cannot wait

[Alison]

A bargain too.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I've pre-ordered it.

[Flosshilde]

Anybody heard anything about Andrew Manze's projected 'cycle' (with the LPO, I think?).

(Just back from a super performance of the 5th by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by John Storgards.)

[EdgeleyRob]

Anybody heard anything about Andrew Manze's projected 'cycle' (with the LPO, I think?).

(Just back from a super performance of the 5th by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by John Storgards.)

First instalment,2 & 8,due out in April http://www.onyxclassics.com/comingsoon.php

[EdgeleyRob]

One of the finest VW Symphony cycles (LSO/Previn) is going to be re-released in April after having been absent for too long. I collected all of these on LP when they were first released, but currently have only A Sea Symphony on CD (superb in every way).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

If anyone doesn't have these records they should not hesitate.

[Beef Oven!]

If anyone doesn't have these records they should not hesitate.

I've already got 3, 4, 5 & 6, so I need to think about it.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I've already got 3, 4, 5 & 6, so I need to think about it.

Nos. 1 & 2 are among the best around. Previn does overdo the wind machine a little in no. 7.

[Beef Oven!]

Nos. 1 & 2 are among the best around. Previn does overdo the wind machine a little in no. 7.

I suppose I'll end up getting it.

(when does all this CD buying stop? )

[gurnemanz]

(when does all this CD buying stop? )

If I've already got Haitink and Tod Handley do I need Previn?

[EdgeleyRob]

If I've already got Haitink and Tod Handley do I need Previn?

Yes !

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

If I've already got Haitink and Tod Handley do I need Previn?

I would say yes.

[gurnemanz]

I would say yes.

Thanks for prompt advice. I shall probably succumb.

[Beef Oven!]

If I've already got Haitink and Tod Handley do I need Previn?

Even I would say yes because 2 sets is not excessive.

I have Handley, Haitink, Davis, Slatkin, Boult Decca, Boult EMI, All the Hickox, Gibson & Berglund and some single CDs including an excellent BBCSO/Sargent #4. Plus some I've forgotten about.

So maybe I should not duplicate my Previn CDs.

Concert-wise, I've not seen 1, 2 or 8.