Alan Rawsthorne: Symphony No. 2 “A Pastoral Symphony“ (1958-59)

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Orquesta Sinfónica de Bournemouth dirigida por David Lloyd-Jones. Soprano: Charlotte Ellett. I. Allegro Piacevole (0:00) II. Poco lento e liberamente (6:25) III. Country Dance / Danza Campirana (11:49) IV. Andante (14:57) Alan Rawsthorne (1905-1971) was a British composer. In the same generation as Walton and Rubbra, his music found unfortunately less fame than his two contemporaries; much in spite its fresh language which at the same time is gloomy and meditative. These s