Brian, Havergal > Friend, Lionel

Brian: Violin Concerto, etc / Friend, Bisengaliev, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-05-17

Works: Havergal Brian: The Jolly Miller, comedy overture for orchestra; Concerto for Violin & orchestra; Symphony no 18
Performers: Bisengaliev, Marat
Conductors: Friend, Lionel
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

"This new recording is one of the best I've heard of Brian's music in recent years, thanks in large part to superior playing from the...continue...

Brian: Symphony no 3 / Lionel Friend, BBC Symphony Orchestra

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-10-01

Works: Havergal Brian: Symphony no 3 in C sharp minor
Performers: Ball, Andrew; Jacobson, Julian
Conductors: Friend, Lionel
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

'The performance is powerful, the recording superb' (The New York Times)

'A record collection of British orchestral music lacking anything by Havergal Brian would be significantly...continue...