Simpson/ London Symphony Orch/ Groves - Symphonies 5 & 6 Fulfilled By FYE River Down Records)

River Down Records)

Romberg was regarded as a celebrated violin virtuoso

In northwestern Ontario

and the orchestras of Paul Whiteman

This lecture will focus on the two most important presidents of this period

Simpson/ London Symphony Orch/ Groves - Symphonies 5 & 6 Fulfilled By FYE River Down Records)Robert Simpson wrote his Fifth Symphony in 1972 in response to a commission by the London Symphony Orchestra. The first performance of the symphony took place on 3 May 1973 at the Royal Festival Hall, under the direction of Andrew Davis. Another London performance took place on 29 March 1984, again in the Royal Festival Hall, with the Philharmonia, the conductor again being Andrew Davis. In both cases audience and press reception was unanimously