The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer

This disc is *** recommended by the Penguin Guide to Compact Discs.

Reviews:

I have not the slightest doubt that this tremendous symphony should force anyone who cares about the European symphonic tradition to take Lloyd seriously as a major contributor to it. Tempo

The Seventh Symphony is on a larger scale...the emotional heart searching is muted and lies beneath the surface...the end is curiously satisfying. Lloyd's powers of construction ensure that this is not only a well balanced symphony but also a forcefully propulsive one...it is also the case that Lloyd has very great powers of orchestration...the recording itself is of equal accomplishment..

Gramophone

Superb performance and recording [A*1*]...a significant work in Lloyd's output...the BBC Phil in sparkling form...the climax (of) the last movement should prove a good test of your system's ability to resolve complex textural detail at high volume...a major achievement...

HiFi News

One of the most beautiful symphonies written this century...

Fanfare, Critics Choice 1987

Tonality, tunefulness and romantic optimism...it is beguiling; I find myself listening again and again to the rich, superbly balanced, orchestral colours, admiring the ebb and flow of themes, being entranced by the astonishing depth and veracity of sound...buy this.

Hampstead & Highgate Express

Has you marvelling at the never ending invention in it's three long movements, with one idea treading on the heels of another...

Guardian