HOVHANESS: Symphonies Nos. 4, 20 and 53
Of Armenian and Scottish origins, the American composer Alan Hovhaness was a trend-setting pioneer who absorbed an eclectic variety of archaic and modern influences from East and West. At the heart of his huge output lies a vision of “music for all people … which is beautiful and healing” fuelled by a deep and reverent love for nature. Hovhaness wrote 67 symphonies, from the tonal wind Symphony No. 4, to his spacetravel- inspired Symphony No. 53 ‘Star Dawn’, both featured on this recording.

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Alan Hovhaness

Symphony No. 4, Op. 165

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Wind Orchestra
Brion, Keith, Conductor


I. Andante 08:18
II. Allegro 04:02
III. Andante espressivo 07:22
Return and Rebuild the Desolate Places, Op. 213

Wallace, John, trumpet
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Wind Orchestra
Brion, Keith, Conductor


Andante 02:36
Adagio 06:20
Symphony No. 20, Op. 223, "Three Journeys to a Holy Mountain"

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Wind Orchestra
Brion, Keith, Conductor


I. Andante espressivo 08:50
II. Allegro moderato 04:51
III. Andante maestoso 06:51
Prayer of Saint Gregory, Op. 62b (version for trumpet and wind band)

Wallace, John, trumpet
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Wind Orchestra
Brion, Keith, Conductor


Prayer of Saint Gregory, Op. 62b (version for trumpet and wind band) 03:30
Symphony No. 53, Op. 377, "Star Dawn"

Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Wind Orchestra
Brion, Keith, Conductor


I. Maestoso sostenuto 08:52
II. Moderato sostenuto con molta espressione 04:30



Total Playing Time: 01:06:02