Most Tragic Symphony (four choices allowed)

Mirror Image · November 16, 2016, 07:29:16 PM

Quote from: relm1 on November 16, 2016, 03:23:21 PM
I really liked this. It sort of reminds me of Honegger's No. 3. There is an urgency, virtuosity, and tautness to them both. I actually realize I haven't heard anything by Hartman and must explore more. What next?

Check out Symphonische Hymnen next:

https://www.youtube.com/v/ACyRtKSn4kE

vandermolen · November 17, 2016, 01:08:33 AM

Quote from: Mirror Image on November 13, 2016, 11:37:50 AM
I'll have to revisit RVW's 9th (his symphony cycle is one of the best to have ever been written IMHO). To make a further side note, I think it's an absolute shame that RVW's symphonies haven't really traveled all that well. I'd love to hear the Scandinavians tackle these symphonies. Are you reading this Sondergard, Dausgaard, Aadland, or Lindberg?

A number of British conductors too have shown little or no interest in VW's symphonies. Simon Rattle for example and Thomas Beecham who felt much closer to Delius and Sibelius in his recording priorities I think.

Mirror Image · November 17, 2016, 05:49:00 AM

Quote from: vandermolen on November 17, 2016, 01:08:33 AM
A number of British conductors too have shown little or no interest in VW's symphonies. Simon Rattle for example and Thomas Beecham who felt much closer to Delius and Sibelius in his recording priorities I think.

Yes and I think it's rather unfortunate as RVW must be counted as one of the greatest ~~British~~ composers to walk this planet. His music has stayed with me for seven years --- always in the back of my mind somehow. Yeah, Beecham had other priorities (he didn't like Elgar in particular either). I'd love to hear what someone like Edward Gardner would do with RVW's symphonies. Elder has shown a particular interest in RVW, but I only find a number of his performances completely satisfying (i. e. the Pastoral Symphony).

vandermolen · November 17, 2016, 09:58:38 AM

Quote from: Mirror Image on November 17, 2016, 05:49:00 AM
Yes and I think it's rather unfortunate as RVW must be counted as one of the greatest ~~British~~ composers to walk this planet. His music has stayed with me for seven years --- always in the back of my mind somehow. Yeah, Beecham had other priorities (he didn't like Elgar in particular either). I'd love to hear what someone like Edward Gardner would do with RVW's symphonies. Elder has shown a particular interest in RVW, but I only find a number of his performances completely satisfying (i. e. the Pastoral Symphony).

Yes, I agree John that Elder's version of 'A Pastoral Symphony' is the best of his cycle so far.