In celebration of the eightieth birthday of John Joubert, a recording of his youthful Symphony No 1 has been released by Lyrita. The recording, which features the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vernon Handley, is available as a CD single for the first time. Composed when Joubert was only twenty-eight, the symphony is an assured and vibrant work, which remains as rewarding to listen to as it was at its premiere over fifty years ago.
