Malcolm Lipkin is a member of a cohort of composers who became popular in mid-20th century Britain. Lipkin draws from influences such as Bartok and Stravinsky and interlaces them with his own dissonant and rhythmic style. Each of Lipkin’s three symphonies, recorded here, mark off important points in his career, summing up his style up until that point. Symphony No. 1 was recorded on June 15 1988 by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Lionel Friend conducting. Symphony No. 2 was recorded on February 10, 1983 by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Downes conducting. Symphony No. 3 was recorded on January 6, 1993 by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Leaper conducting.
