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Mackenzie: Violin Concerto, Pibroch Suite / Stewart, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-06-09

Works: Alexander Mackenzie: Concerto for Violin in C sharp minor, Op. 32; Pibroch Suite, Op. 42
Performers: Stewart, Malcolm
Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Davies, David
Ensemble: Royal Scottish National Orchestra

This CD presents recordings of two of Scottish late-Romantic Sir Alexander Mackenzie's concerted works for violin including the Pibroch Suite of 1881. The word 'pibroch'...continue...

Bantock: Orchestral Music [Box Set]

6 CD / Hyperion / 2007-10-09

Works: Granville Bantock: A Celtic Symphony, for string orchestra & 6 harps; The Witch of Atlas (Tone Poem for Orchestra, no 5); The Sea Reivers, Hebridean Sea Poem, no 2; Hebridean Symphony; Pagan Symphony...
Performers: Begley, Kim; Bickley, Susan; Jowitt, Roy; Lloyd Webber, Julian
Conductors: Handley, Vernon

"The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs magnificently from beginning to end, coupling elegance, eloquence, passion, and power with Hyperion's fastidious sound in a way that compels...continue...

Simpson: The Complete Symphonies

7 CD / Hyperion / 2006-11-14

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 8; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6; Symphony no 7; Symphony no 9; Discussion on the 9th Symphony by Robert Simpson...
Performers: Koos, Joseph; Simpson, Robert [Composer]
Conductors: Handley, Vernon; Taylor, Matthew
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

‘One of the outstanding recording projects of our time this Hyperion series deserves to stand as a monument while other more superficially glamorous ventures rise...continue...

Howells: Piano Concerto no 2, Concerto for Strings, Dances

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-10-11

Works: Herbert Howells: Concerto for string orchestra; Dances (3) for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 7; Concerto for Piano no 2 in C major, Op. 39
Performers: Stewart, Malcolm; Stott, Kathryn
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

"The orchestration is brilliant and colorful. Highly enjoyable music. The performers all put great effort into their work. The results are quite stunning. The sound...continue...

McCabe: Of Time and the River, Flute Concerto / Handley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-11-01

Works: John McCabe: Symphony no 4 ("Of Time and the River"); Concerto for flute & orchestra
Performers: Beynon, Emily
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

'There has not been a more accomplished first recording of any British orchestral work in recent years. A glorious performance' (Tempo)

'It's hard to imagine...continue...

Boughton: Symphony no 3, Oboe Concerto / Francis, Handley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-08-01

Works: Rutland Boughton: Symphony no 3 in B minor; Concerto for oboe, No 1 in C
Performers: Francis, Sarah
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

'Sumptuous' (Hi Fi News)

'Once again our gratitude to Hyperion, and to Vernon Handley, for recording a hidden treasure' (Gramophone)...continue...
A superior performance of two works that deserve to be heard more often, especially by fans of Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 5. ~ Bruce Eder...continue...

Simpson: Symphonies no 1 & 8 / Handley, Royal Philharmonic

1 CD / Hyperion / 1996-12-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 8
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"Damn it all, you'd think Hyperion would have the grace to slip in at least one less-than-wonderful instalment in their Robert Simpson series...What's on offer...continue...

Simpson: Symphonies no 3 & 5 / Vernon Handley, Royal PO

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-12-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 5
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"The symphonies are gritty, serious and deeply satisfying works of art. They are magnificently performed with exuberance and commitment by Hadley and the Royal Philharmonic...continue...

Simpson: Symphony no 2, Symphony no 4 / Vernon Handley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1992-11-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 2; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Howells: Hymnus Paradisi, An English Mass / Handley, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1992-04-01

Works: Herbert Howells: Hymnus Paradisi for soprano, tenor, chorus & orchestra; An English Mass for chorus
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Disley, Stephen; Kennard, Julie
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Bantock: Celtic Symphony, Hebridean Symphony, etc / Handley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1991-03-01

Works: Granville Bantock: A Celtic Symphony, for string orchestra & 6 harps; The Witch of Atlas (Tone Poem for Orchestra, no 5); The Sea Reivers, Hebridean Sea Poem, no 2; Hebridean Symphony
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Simpson: Symphony no 9 / Handley, Bournemouth Sym Orch

1 CD / Hyperion / 1988-11-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 9; Discussion on the 9th Symphony by Robert Simpson
Conductors: Handley, Vernon
Ensemble: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra