Arnell: Symphony No. 1 / Symphony No. 6, The Anvil / Sinfonia quasi Variazioni

Martin Yates’s authoritative cycle of the Richard Arnell Symphonies is now completed on Dutton Epoch, with the First and Sixth Symphonies and the early Sinfonia quasi Variazioni, which in effect is `Symphony No.0′ and the work in which Arnell first triumphantly developed the many characteristic features of his symphonic style. If you have enjoyed any of the previous volumes this is a must-have release, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, now with the Arnell style in their blood, play like angels.