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Bantock: Celtic Symphony.



Oodles of atmosphere. Something Bantock is good at.

My favorite Bantock recording. I found the others less interesting, tbh.

Edit: I really should revisit that Bantock Hyperion set. I think there were some other works I enjoyed. That recording with A Celtic Symphony and Hebridean Symphony is top-notch. A tough disc to follow.

[Papy Oli]

Bantock: Celtic Symphony.

Oodles of atmosphere. Something Bantock is good at.

good pick, that 

[Symphonic Addict]

Indeed it is, but I do urge you to check out the latest recording of it (if you haven't already):

I have both CDs, John. The most recent CD of it sounds a bit more polished overall IIRC.

[Symphonic Addict]

Violin Concerto and Piano Concerto No. 3 Concerto estivo by Kenneth Leighton:



These works show how troubled Leighton was. Moving and stern pieces. I was particularly struck by the 2nd movement from the PC. Very deep. I came to think the VC has a similar mood to that on Tubin's last symphonies (8-10).

Both works exceeded my expectations. Recommended.

[kyjo]

Violin Concerto and Piano Concerto No. 3 Concerto estivo by Kenneth Leighton:



These works show how troubled Leighton was. Moving and stern pieces. I was particularly struck by the 2nd movement from the PC. Very deep. I came to think the VC has a similar mood to that on Tubin's last symphonies (8-10).

These works exceeded my expectations. Recommended.

Indeed, Leighton's music has a lot of substance to it and leaves a powerful impression. His symphonies, particularly no. 1, are even better! There are times when his music rises to Shostakovichian intensity, but there also moments of quintessentially English lyricism and humanity.

[Symphonic Addict]

Indeed, Leighton's music has a lot of substance to it and leaves a powerful impression. His symphonies, particularly no. 1, are even better! There are times when his music rises to Shostakovichian intensity, but there also moments of quintessentially English lyricism and humanity.

Yes, I remember hearing that Shostakovichian feature first in his Cello Concerto. The symphonies have interesting music too, but right now I don't have strong memories of them.

[Todd]

Disc 1.

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I have both CDs, John. The most recent CD of it sounds a bit more polished overall IIRC.

Yeah, it seems the recent recording is just better rehearsed and, of course, the sound is much better. But I suppose we should be thankful that it has been recorded at all.

[kyjo]

Yes, I remember hearing that Shostakovichian feature first in his Cello Concerto. The symphonies have interesting music too, but right now I don't have strong memories of them.

His 1st Symphony is a masterwork IMO; the second movement in particular has a sense of searing, visceral intensity truly worthy of Shostakovich. The vocal 3rd Symphony is very good as well; with its more lyrical language I was reminded of something Finzi would've written had he lived at least 10 years longer. I don't know the 2nd.

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NP:

[T. D.]

Discs 1-3, Two Pieces for SQ + SQ #1-9.

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Discs 1-3, Two Pieces for SQ + SQ #1-9.

Nice! 

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Rückert-Lieder

[Karl Henning]

Oh right. I don't really do birthdays and death days and all that, but I do have both that set and Koppel's recordings on Da Capo, and I've been meaning to do a comparison at some point.

Will be interested in your thoughts.

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Les Fresques de Piero Della Francesca and The Parables from this recording:

[JBS]

I would be inclined to recommend this CD if not for the fact that it's only 46 minutes long.
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Works performed
Suite in a minor BWV 996
Partita  in c minor BWV 997
Prelude Fugue and Allegro in E Flat major BWV 998

[vandermolen]

That's a terrific, life-affirming work. Christo is a fan as well.

Now playing
Falla Nights in the Gardens of Spain (New SO, Enrique Jorda, 1951 - a very poetic account)
I like this particular disc as the Falla is immediately followed by Alan Rawsthorne's Piano Concerto No.2, another of my favourites (LSO/Sargent, 1951)
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My favorite Holmboe symphony.

+1 and the first one I knew (Vox/Turnabout LP)
7 and 10 are my other favourites, although I like them all.

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What is the orchestration of Sarnia like, Jeffrey? My favourite Ireland piano piece.

I'll have another listen Lol. I was focusing more on the Moeran but it sounded fine and characteristically 'Ireland' to me.

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Bantock: Celtic Symphony.



Oodles of atmosphere. Something Bantock is good at.

My favourite Bantock disc. I was lucky to see the Celtic Symphony live at the Proms (all those harps!!)