Simpson, Robert

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...

Ancora - Simpson: Symphony no 3, Clarinet Quintet

1 CD / NMC Classics / 2006-04-06

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 3; Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
Performers: Humphreys, Sydney; Keenlyside, Raymond; Major, Margaret; Simpson, Derek; Walton, Bernard
Conductors: Horenstein, Jascha;
Ensemble: Aeolian String Quartet; London Symphony Orchestra

A powerful and original symphonist, Simpson was born in 1921 and died in 1997. He worked as Senior Producer at the BBC for 28 years...continue...

Simpson: Symphony no 11, etc / Taylor, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-09-14

Works: Robert Simpson: Symphony no 11; Variations on a Theme by Nielsen, for orchestra
Conductors: Taylor, Matthew
Ensemble: City of London Sinfonia

This disc is the grand finale in Hyperion's award-winning series of recordings presenting the symphonies of Robert Simpson - hailed by The Independent as, 'surely...continue...

Simpson: Canzona, etc / Best, Corydon Singers, Quinn, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1998-12-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Canzona for brass; Media morte in vita sumus, motet for chorus, brass & timpani; Tempi, for chorus; Eppur si muove, for organ
Performers: Quinn, Iain
Conductors: Best, Matthew
Ensemble: Corydon Brass Ensemble; Corydon Singers

Like Beethoven, Robert Simpson generally conceived his music instrumentally rather than vocally. He confessed to being uneasy when faced with the task of word-setting. However,...continue...

Simpson: String Quartet, String Quintet, Clarinet Quintet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1997-09-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quintet for clarinet & strings; Quartet for Strings no 13; String Quintet no 2 for 2 violins, viola & 2 cellos
Performers: Kampen, Christopher van; King, Thea

'Stern but vigorous, with all the classic virtues of chamber music' (Classic CD)

'Yet another invigorating and thought-provoking disc in Hyperion's invaluable Simpson cycle. Richly...continue...

Brass from the Masters Vol 1 / The Williams Fairey Band

2 CD / Chandos Records / 1997-09-01

Works: Cyril Jenkins: Life Divine, tone poem for brass band; William Alwyn: Overture "The Moor of Venice"; Edmund Rubbra: Variations on "The Shining River" for brass band, Op 101; Robert Simpson: Energy, sy...
Conductors: Hurdley, Bryan; Gourlay, James
Ensemble: Williams Fairey Band

"...A surprisingly large number of great composers have written for 'the band', and some of them are represented on this new CD. Elgar, for example,...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: Complete Solo Piano Music / Raymond Clarke

1 CD / Hyperion / 1996-02-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Sonata for piano; Variations for piano on a Theme of Haydn; Michael Tippett, His Mystery; Variations for piano on a Theme of Beethoven
Performers: Clarke, Raymond

"I am still reeling from having listened to this disc. Here's a salutary lesson that not all great twentieth-century music needs to have been bred...continue...

Simpson: Violin Sonata, Piano Trio / Lowbury Trio

1 CD / Hyperion / 1995-04-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Sonata for violin & piano; Trio for piano & strings
Performers: Burley, Elizabeth; Green-Armytage, Christopher; Lowbury, Pauline; Smith, Ursula

'Simpson's Trio joins a very select band of 20th-century works in this medium that deserves permanent place in the repertoire' (Classic CD)

'If you are...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: Horn Trio, Horn Quartet / Watkins, Lowbury, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 1994-09-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Trio for horn, violin & piano; Quartet for horn, violin, cello & piano
Performers: Dearnley, Caroline; Green-Armytage, Christopher; Lowbury, Pauline; Watkins, Richard

'Another mandatory instalment in Hyperion's magnificent series of Simpson recordings' (CDReview)

'Une interprétation délicate, sensible et chaleureuse' (Répertoire, France...continue...

Robert Simpson: String Quartets 14 & 15, Quintet / Vanbrugh Qt

1 CD / Hyperion / 1993-04-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quartet for Strings No 14; Quintet for clarinet, bass clarinet & string trio; Quartet for Strings No 15
Performers: Cross, Fiona; Farrall, Joy

'Yet another deeply impressive Quartet from Robert Simpson. Uniquely invigorating music ... superbly recorded' (Gramophone)

'There is true greatness here' (Hi Fi News)...continue...

Volcano / Parkes, Black Dyke Mills Band

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1993-04-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Volcano; Paul Huber: Symphonic Music; Gilbert Vinter: John O'Gaunt; Morley Calvert: Introduction, Elegy and Caprice; Edward Gregson: Connotations
Conductors: Parkes, Major Peter
Ensemble: Black Dyke Mills Band

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

Fanfare - British Music for Symphonic Brass Ensemble

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1992-01-01

Works: Arthur Bliss: Fanfare for a Dignified Occasion, for 4 trumpets & 3 trombones, F. 61; Fanfare for the Lord Mayor of London, for brass & percussion, F. 65; Fanfare for a Coming of Age, for brass & perc...
Conductors: Stobart, James
Ensemble: Locke Brass Consort

Simpson: String Quartets no 1 & 4 / Delmé Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1991-01-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quartet for Strings no 1; Quartet for Strings no 4

Simpson: String Quartets no 2 & 5 / Delmé Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1990-09-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quartet for Strings no 2; Quartet for Strings No 5
Conductors:
Ensemble: Delme String Quartet

'When it comes to recordings of British string quartets there've been few more impressive achievements than Hyperion's Robert Simpson cycle' (BBC Record Review)

'Fans of...continue...

Simpson: String Quartet no 9 / Delmé Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1990-01-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quartet for Strings No 9 (32 Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Haydn)

Simpson: String Quartets no 7 & 8 / Delmé String Quartet

1 CD / Hyperion / 1989-10-01

Works: Robert Simpson: Quartet for Strings No 7; Quartet for Strings No 8

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