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Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra
Symphony No. 8 In D Minor

Album UK 1956 on Pye Nixa label
Classical (Modern)

First catalog number from sleeve, second from label Record company "Nixa Record Co Limited" High fidelity long playing microgroove record 33 1/3 r.p.m. The work is dedicated to the conductor John Barbirolli. The list of signatures on the cover is a reproduction of the title page of the original manuscript of the score, autographed after the world premiere at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, on May 2nd 1956. A separate one page sheet indicating the main musical themes is included. "New releases...", Pye ad, Gramophone magazine, August 1956, p. 29.

     
Musicians
PortraitRalph Vaughan Williams voc, 1872-1958 GB
composed by, liner notes, album by
PortraitSir John Barbirolli vc, 1899-1970 GB
conductor, album by
PortraitHallé Orchestra , GB
orchestra, album by
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
11. Fantasia (Variazioni Senza Tema)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra
22. Scherzo Alla Marcia (Per Stromenti A Flato)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra
33. Cavatina (Per Stromenti Ad Arco)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra
44. ToccataRalph Vaughan Williams, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé Orchestra

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