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then a punishing synth line rips into a cacophony of drums and feedback like a lawnmower gnawing through the living room carpet

- English Music For Oboe & Strings

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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