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.
“a transfixing deeply contemplative piece of wonderful harmonies” – Colin’s Column