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Symphony No. 1 (Arnold)

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The Symphony No. 1, Op 22, is a symphony written by Malcolm Arnold in 1949. Arnold conducted the first performance at the Cheltenham Music Festival in 1951, with The Hallé Orchestra. A miniature score was published in 1952.

The work is in three movements:

  • Allegro (in D minor)
  • Andantino (in C major)
  • Vivace con fuoco

    • Commercial recordings

  • 1980: Malcolm Arnold and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on EMI Classics HMV ASD 3823 (LP) (latest re-release on EMI 382 1462)
  • 1995: Richard Hickox and the London Symphony Orchestra on Chandos Records CHAN 9335
  • 1996: Vernon Handley and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Conifer 75605-51257-2 (re-released on Decca 4765337)
  • 1996: Andrew Penny and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra on Naxos Records 8.553406 (recorded 10-11 April, 1995, in the presence of the composer)

    • References

    Symphony No. 1 (Arnold) Wikipedia
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