Philharmonia Orchestra: Vale – A pastoral symphony, Tristan – still, Pluen (feather) – COMPACT DISCS

Title: Vale – A pastoral symphony, Tristan – still, Pluen (feather)
Artist: Philharmonia Orchestra
Label: Signum Classics
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 635212097724
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-04-24
Number of Discs: 1

This new album presents three major orchestral works by British composer William Mival, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra under Martyn Brabbins. Spanning two decades, the album features the expansive new symphony Vale, the contemplative Tristan – still, and the Welsh-themed Pluen (feather). Together, they trace Mival’s engagement with tradition and landscape. From the concentrated focus of Tristan – still to the folk-song variations of Pluen and the broad, five-movement design of Vale, the recording offers a clear overview of Mival’s approach to writing for large forces.

Tracks:
1.1 Vale – a pastoral symphony~I. Senza ironia
1.2 Vale – a pastoral symphony~II. Fluido, bucolico e espressivo
1.3 Vale – a pastoral symphony~III. Fluido, bucolico e espressivo (cont.)
1.4 Vale – a pastoral symphony~IV. Lento
1.5 Vale – a pastoral symphony~V. Piu mosso, fluido
1.6 Vale – a pastoral symphony~VI. Meno messo – rubato e molto espressivo
1.7 Tristan – still~I. Lento – tempo flessibile – teneramente
1.8 Tristan – still~II. Poco meno messo. Tenero e fragile
1.9 Tristan – still~III. Delicato e molto fragile
1.10 Tristan – still~IV. Delicato (cont.)
1.11 Pluen (feather)~I. Lento e espressivo molto
1.12 Pluen (feather)~II. Poco meno mosso, molto espressivo
1.13 Pluen (feather)~III. Sempre molto espressivo e con anima
1.14 Pluen (feather)~IV. Non meno mosso