Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9 (SACD) – London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Antonio Pappano

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9 (SACD) – London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Antonio Pappano
Immerse yourself in the definitive sound of British symphonic music. This exceptional Hybrid SACD from the prestigious LSO Live label pairs Ralph Vaughan Williams' deeply moving Fifth Symphony with his enigmatic final symphonic statement, the Ninth. Led by Chief Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano, the London Symphony Orchestra delivers a breathtaking, critically acclaimed live performance captured at London's Barbican Hall.

• Symphony No. 5 in D major: Premiered in 1943 during the height of WWII, this beloved masterpiece reaches for hope amidst conflict. Its bittersweet melodies, radiant textures, and transcendent Romanza offer a sublime vision of future peace.
• Symphony No. 9 in E minor: Written in 1957, this is the composer's powerful final testament. It is a visionary work that masterfully balances light and shadow, featuring unique orchestral colors like a trio of saxophones and a flugelhorn.