Martin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba - Gipps: Orchestral Works Vol. 3 (2025)
This album features the premiere recording of Gipps' Symphony No. 1, composed in 1942, which showcases her lyrical fluency and rhythmic drive. The BBC Philharmonic delivers a performance that does full justice to the symphony's ambitious scope. The Horn Concerto, written in 1968 for Gipps' son, is performed with engaging artistry by Martin Owen. Additional pieces include the "Coronation Procession," "Ambarvalia," and "Cringlemire Garden," each highlighting different facets of Gipps' compositional style, from ceremonial grandeur to pastoral introspection. Rumon Gamba's conducting brings out the nuanced textures and emotional depth of Gipps' music, making this album a significant contribution to the appreciation of her work.
Genre: Classical
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 13th / 56
Highlight: Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderato
Made me think of:
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Malcolm Arnold
William Walton
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