Havergal Brian :: Symphony No.1, D minor (Gothic)


 

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Brian, Havergal
1876-1972
(b Dresden, Staffs., 29 Jan 1876; d Shoreham, Sussex, 28 Nov 1972). English
Symphony No.1, D minor (Gothic) <1919–1927>
double chorus (each SSAATTBB), children's chorus, solos SATB
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The first part of this work is instrumental only, with the following instrumentation:
4[1.2.3/pic.4/afl/pic] 5[1.2.ob d'am.Eh.bass ob] 5[1.2.Ebcl.bcl.basset hn] 4[1.2.3.cbn] – 6 5[1.2.3.4.crt] 3 2 – 2tmp+4 – 2hp – cel, org – str, with perc: cym, sd, tri, glock, tambn, xylo, tamtam, 2bd.
Originally published by Cranz as Symphony No.2, given No.1 later when the composer renumbered his symphonies.

Source of text: Roman Catholic breviary. Language: Latin
PART ONE
I. Allegro assai
II. Lento espressivo e solenne
III. Vivace
PART TWO
I. Te Deum laudamus: Allegro moderato
II. Judex crederis esse venturus: Adagio solenne e
religioso
III. Te ergo quaesumus: Moderato e molto sostenuto