Havergal Brain - Symphony Nr.1 'the Gothic

On 17 July 2011 over 800 performers gathered in London�s Royal Albert Hall to give a rare performance of Havergal Brian�s Symphony No 1 in D minor��The Gothic�. Tickets for this Prom sold out within 24 hours, and so it gives us great pleasure to make this live recording available to all.It�s a pretty phenomenal work. Responding to the challenge set by Sir Henry Wood, the composer has thrown just about every known orchestral instrument into the mix, then adding a double chorus of over 500, plus children�s choirs, for an hour-long Te Deum�the church�s blazing Hymn of Thanksgiving�which makes up the symphony�s finale.Whether or not you were lucky enough to be there on the night, this is a recording not to be missed.