Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

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Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

A Journey Through Light, Shadow, and Enduring Hope.

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Artists London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Antonio Pappano

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Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra build upon their stunning performances of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fourth and Sixth Symphonies with a magnificent interpretation of Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9 Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No 5 reaches for hope amid the turmoil of war. This sophisticated and deeply original work moved audiences at its 1943 premiere—its bittersweet melodies and transcendent climax offering a vision of future peace. By the time he wrote his final symphony in 1957, Vaughan Williams had witnessed the true devastation of two world wars and the years that followed. The Ninth is a powerful final statement, balancing darkness with warmth, and unease with resilience. Together, these two symphonies reflect a lifetime shaped by conflict and change. Side by side, they form a portrait of a composer who could embrace both light and shadow, hope and uncertainty, with equal mastery. Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor London Symphony Orchestra

Tracklist

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Total time: 01:14:43

1. Symphony No. 5 in D Major I. Preludio. Moderato

12:02

2. Symphony No. 5 in D Major II. Scherzo. Presto misterioso

04:47

3. Symphony No. 5 in D Major III. Romanza. Lento

11:02

4. Symphony No. 5 in D Major IV. Passacaglia. Moderato

10:21

5. Symphony No. 9 in E Minor I. Moderato maestoso

10:28

6. Symphony No. 9 in E Minor II. Andante sostenuto

07:47

7. Symphony No. 9 in E Minor III. Scherzo. Allegro pesante

05:46

8. Symphony No. 9 in E Minor IV. Finale. Andante tranquillo

12:30

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Additional Information

Label

LSO Live

SKU

LSO0900D

Qualities

DSD 64, DSD 128, DSD 256, DSD 512, DXD 24 Bit, DXD 32 Bit, WAV 96 kHz

Channels

2ch Stereo, 5.1ch Surround, 2ch Stereo & 5.1ch Surround

Artists

London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Antonio Pappano

Composers

Vaughan Williams

Conductors

Sir Antonio Pappano

Original Recording Format

DXD 352.8 kHz 24 bit

Instruments

Orchestra

Recording Location

Barbican Hall, London

Release Date

October 18, 2025

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Reviews

MusicWeb International

John Quinn

I think this is an exceptionally fine disc. It’s a worthy follow-up to the preceding pairing of the Fourth and Sixth symphonies. If Pappano and his orchestra maintain this standard of interpretation and execution – and I can see no reason why they wouldn’t – this could come to be regarded as one of the finest VW symphony cycles of all.

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As usual, the recordings have been made by a team from Classic Sound, the regular partners of LSO Live. The engineers have done an excellent job. Both symphonies are presented in SACD sound that has impact, detail and a fine dynamic range. The documentation, in English, French and German, includes very good notes by Michael White.

Source: musicwebinternational.com

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

€29,99 EUR

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