Boyce: The Eight Symphonies

On this CD:

1. Symphonies (8), Op 2/3, in C major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra
Conducted by William Boughton

2. Symphonies (8), Op 2/6, in F major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra
Conducted by William Boughton

3. Symphonies (8), Op 2/1, in B flat major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra, Helen Crown, Michael Hirst
Conducted by William Boughton

4. Symphonies (8), Op 2/7, in B flat major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra, Helen Crown, Michael Hirst
Conducted by William Boughton

5. Symphonies (8), Op 2/8, in D minor
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra, Helen Crown, Michael Hirst
Conducted by William Boughton

6. Symphonies (8), Op 2/5, in D major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra, Bryan Allen, Peter Hamburger, Richard [trumpet] Adams
Conducted by William Boughton

7. Symphonies (8), Op 2/2, in A major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra
Conducted by William Boughton

8. Symphonies (8), Op 2/4, in F major
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by English String Orchestra
Conducted by William Boughton

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William Boyce: Eight Symphonies, Op. 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 William Boyce: Eight Symphonies, Op. 2

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ASIN: B0008JEKCC
Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Moderato E Dolce
  3. Allegro
  4. Allegro Assai
  5. Vivace
  6. Presto Allegro
  7. Allegro
  8. Vivace
  9. Tempo Di Minuetto
  10. Allegro
  11. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
  12. Gavot Allegro
  13. Allegro Ma Non Troppo/Allegro Assai
  14. Tempo Di Gavotta
  15. Tempo Di Minuetto
  16. Largo/Allegro
  17. Larghetto
  18. Andante/Spirituoso
  19. Moderato
  20. Jigg (Allegro Assai)
  21. Pomposo/Allegro
  22. Largo Andante
  23. Tempo Di Gavotta

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars William Boyce.......2006-08-21

William Boyce is a comparatively unknown composer, but one who merits greater recognition. He combines a wide ranging capability for orchestration, for innovative rhythms and for delightful melodies. Overshadowed by Bach, a youngerr contemporary, Boyce is a worthwhile addition to any serious collection

5 out of 5 stars Fresh, clear, colourful and stylish.......2005-08-06

This recording is excellent and the Aradia Ensemble just seems to get better and better with every recording. This recording presents us with eight symphonies by William Boyce. These works have a very agreeable late Baroque flavour to them.
Boyce was not quite in the same league as Handel, Haydn or Rameau, but his music is, nonetheless, very beguiling and attractive. A solo for the flute in the first symphony could have almost been written by Rameau.

The Aradia Ensemble plays Boyce's works with great ease and skill. I have listened to this CD many times since I bought it two weeks ago. It makes for very enjoyable listening.

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Boyce: The Eight Symphonies
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    		Boyce: The Eight Symphonies
    William Boyce , English String Orchestra , and William Boughton
    Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by BoyceAll Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0000037EM
    Release Date: 1994-05-02

    Tracks:

    1. Sym No.3 In C: I. Allegro
    2. Sym No.3 In C: II. Vivace
    3. Sym No.3 In C: III. Tempo Di Minueto
    4. Sym No.6 In F: I. Largo - Allegro
    5. Sym No.6 In F: II. Larghetto
    6. Sym No.1 In B Flat: I. Allegro
    7. Sym No.1 In B Flat: II. Moderato E Dolce
    8. Sym No.1 In B Flat: III. Allegro
    9. Sym No.7 In B Flat: I. Andante-Spirituoso
    10. Sym No.7 In B Flat: II. Moderato
    11. Sym No.7 In B Flat: III. Jigg Allegro Assai
    12. Sym No.8 In d: I. Pomposo-Allegro
    13. Sym No.8 In d: II. Largo Andante
    14. Sym No.8 In d: III. Tempo Di Gavotta Risoluto
    15. Sym No.5 In d: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo-Allegro Assai
    16. Sym No.5 In d: II. Tempo Di Gavotta
    17. Sym No.5 In D: III. Tempo Di Minuetto
    18. Sym No.2 In A: I. Allegro Assai
    19. Sym No.2 In A: II. Vivace
    20. Sym No.2 In A: III. Presto Allegro
    21. Sym No.4 In F: I. Allegro
    22. Sym No.4 In F: II. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
    23. Sym No.4 In F: III. Gavot Allegro
    William Boyce Eight Symphonies
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Playing is great, music much less so
    • Sprightly Baroque Gems
    		 William Boyce Eight Symphonies

    Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by BoyceAll Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0000023BE
    Release Date: 1996-09-03

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro
    2. Moderato E Dolce
    3. Allegro
    4. Allegro Assai
    5. Vivace
    6. (Presto) Allegro
    7. Allegro
    8. Vivace
    9. Minuetto
    10. Allegro
    11. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
    12. Gavotte (Allegro)
    13. Allegro Ma Non Troppo; Allegro Assai
    14. Tempo Di Gavotta
    15. Tempo Di Minuetto
    16. Largo/Allegro
    17. Menuetto
    18. Andante/Spirituoso
    19. Moderato
    20. Jigg (Allegro Assai)
    21. Pomposo; Allegro
    22. Largo (Andante)
    23. Tempo Di Gavotta (Risoluto)

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Playing is great, music much less so.......2004-01-16

    While I enjoy this disc, this is decidedly second-string Baroque music. There is never a feeling of a voice, the way the greats make their music theirs. You listen and think...."Well, early Telemann maybe...or Corelli?" But they do not stamp this listener as anything other than so much pleasant Baroque noise.

    The playing is delicate, delightful, and charming. The sound is flawless; this was recorded way back when but has been remastered beautifully. And H.C. Robbins Landon's essay is great. This guy is the authority on this music. Maybe THE authority. I certainly am not. But he likes them far more than I.

    5 out of 5 stars Sprightly Baroque Gems.......2001-11-30

    Boyce wrote these delightful contrapuntal masterpieces that are far too short to be considered true symphonies (they max out at 9:34). The I Solsti di Zagreb, under the baton of Antonio Janigro gives them a light, bouncy treatment with quick tempi and bright phrasings. The sound is crisp, and there's a warmth spread throughout the elegence. A good overview of Boyce is given in the accompanying booklet. Overall, the CD is a wonderful "energizer", and brings a definite smile my face every time.
    Boyce: Eight Symphonies
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      		Boyce: Eight Symphonies

      Manufacturer: Angel
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0002AY9EG
      Release Date: 2005-03-01

      Tracks:

      1. I. Allegro
      2. II. Moderato E Dolce
      3. III. Allegro
      4. I. Allegro Assai
      5. II. Vivace
      6. III. Presto (Allegro)
      7. I. Allegro
      8. II. Vivace
      9. III. Tempo Di Minuetto
      10. I. Allegro
      11. II. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
      12. III. Gavotte
      13. I. Allegro
      14. II. Allegro Assai
      15. III. Tempo Di Gavotta
      16. IV. Tempo Di Minuetto
      17. I. Largo
      18. II. Allegro
      19. III. Larghetto
      20. I. Andante
      21. II. Spirituoso
      22. III. Moderato
      23. IV. Jig (Allegro Assai)
      24. I. Pomposo
      25. II. Largo (Andante)
      26. III. Tempo Di Gavotta
      Boyce: Eight Symphonies
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        		Boyce: Eight Symphonies

        Manufacturer: Carlton Classics
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by BoyceAll Works by Boyce | Boyce, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000000TPL
        Release Date: 1997-05-27

        Tracks:

        1. Sym No.1: Allegro
        2. Sym No.1: Moderato
        3. Sym No.1: Allegro
        4. Sym No.2: Allegro Assai
        5. Sym No.2: Vivace
        6. Sym No.2: Tempo Di Minuetto
        7. Sym No.3: Allegro
        8. Sym No.3: Vivace
        9. Sym No.3: Tempo Di Minuetto
        10. Sym No.4: Allegro
        11. Sym No.4: Vivace Ma Non Troppo
        12. Sym No.4: Allegro
        13. Sym No.5: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
        14. Sym No.5: Tempo Di Gavotta
        15. Sym No.5: Tempo Di Minuetto
        16. Sym No.6: Largo - Allegro
        17. Sym No.6: Larghetto
        18. Sym No.7: Andante Spirituoso
        19. Sym No.7: Moderato
        20. Sym No.7: Allegro Assai
        21. Sym No.8: Pomposo - Allegro
        22. Sym No.8: Largo
        23. Sym No.8: Tempo Di Gavotta
        BOYCE: Eight Symphonies / Academy of St. Martin in the Fields / Sir Neville Marriner
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          		BOYCE: Eight Symphonies / Academy of St. Martin in the Fields / Sir Neville Marriner

          Manufacturer: Capriccio
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0002J88SA
          Release Date: 2004-06-30

          Album Description

          William Boyce (1711-1779)

          Eight Symphonies

          Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
          Sir Neville Marriner

          William Boyce was the most prominent English musician working in London during the mid-18th century when musical life in Britain was dominated by Handel.

          Boyce: The Eight Symphonies
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            		Boyce: The Eight Symphonies

            Manufacturer: Musical Heritage Society
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000A7N2XU

            Product Description

            Track listing: 1-3. Symphony No.3 in C 4-5. Symphony No.6 in F 6-8. Symphony No.1 in B Flat 9-11. Symphony No.7 in B Flat 12-14. Symphony No.8 in D Minor 15-17. Symphony No.5 in D 18-20. Symphony No.2 in A 21-23. Symphony No.4 in F

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