Symphony No. 1 (Davies)
| Symphony No. 1 | |
|---|---|
| by Peter Maxwell Davies | |
The composer in 2012 | |
| Composed | 1973–1976 |
| Dedication | William Glock |
| Recorded | August 1978 |
| Movements | 4 |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 2 February 1978 |
| Location | Royal Festival Hall, London |
| Conductor | Simon Rattle |
| Performers | Philharmonia Orchestra |
The Symphony No. 1 by Peter Maxwell Davies was composed between 1973 and 1976, and is dedicated to Sir William Glock, "as a mark of friendship and of appreciation of his work for contemporary music in his years as music controller at the B.B.C.". It was commissioned by the Philharmonia Orchestra, which gave the premiere of the symphony at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 2 February 1978, with Simon Rattle conducting.