Brian: Symphonies Nos. 20 & 25

I. Andante

III. Con moto e espressione

V. Lento

I. Adagio - Allegro agitato

I. (vigorous, highly allusive development of the first theme) -

II. Adagio ma non troppo, cantabile e sostenuto -

II. (a development of the original polyphonic complex) -

III. Allegro vivo -

III. (a kind of slow waltz, with violin solo) -

III. (reappearence of the rondo-theme on trombones)

I. Allegro risoluto -

I. (elegantly lyrical tune for oboe with flute and harp accompaniment) -

I. (the return of the 4-note motto) -

I. Coda

II. (a poignant new idea, first heard on solo oboe) -

II. (opening theme now returns on cellos) -

II. (final return of the main theme)

III. Lento -

III. (a different and irreverent snatch of folk-song from a bassoon)