George Lloyd

relm1 · April 16, 2024, 05:34:18 AM

Quote from: Maestro267 on April 16, 2024, 05:01:39 AMRiddle me this, fellow Lloyders: A look at the credits for the Lyrita box of Symphonies 7-12 produces a quandary. The recording date for The Serf Orchestral Suite No. 1 is listed as 15 January 2000. It, like every other work in this box, is credited as being "Conducted by the Composer". George Lloyd died in 1998. What do?

The riddle you raise, is indeed true,
Having no answer, makes me feel blue.
While looking further, the mystery grows bigger,
Till I finally realize, the conductor was David Allen Miller.

Maestro267 · April 16, 2024, 07:43:33 AM

1. Excellent response, sir!

2. I wonder why he doesn't get credited at all in the booklet then.

Maestro267 · May 02, 2024, 02:46:51 AM

Got the Symphonies 1-6 box today so that's the complete symphonies finally in my collection after all this time.

foxandpeng · May 02, 2024, 06:56:00 PM

Quote from: Maestro267 on May 02, 2024, 02:46:51 AMGot the Symphonies 1-6 box today so that's the complete symphonies finally in my collection after all this time.

Happy listening!

Maestro267 · May 02, 2024, 11:53:37 PM

A Symphonic Mass/Litany and Requiem/Psalm 130 discs released today and available on streaming platforms.

Big David · May 03, 2024, 07:26:42 AM

I have just bought that disc of Lloyd's cello concerto and Serf suite. I've really enjoyed it. I know very little of Lloyd's music but I think I will have to buy those boxes of his symphonies.

Maestro267 · May 03, 2024, 08:27:44 AM

I suspect the Cello Concerto is being reissued as part of this Lyrita cycle in the next few months. Maybe c/w the two Violin Concertos. The Serf suite is already part of the Symphonies 7-12 box.

Albion · May 04, 2024, 10:27:31 PM

Quote from: Big David on May 03, 2024, 07:26:42 AMI have just bought that disc of Lloyd's cello concerto and Serf suite. I've really enjoyed it. I know very little of Lloyd's music but I think I will have to buy those boxes of his symphonies.

They are fantastic value both economically and musically. You can't go wrong with Lloyd. If only the BBC had followed through with their intention to record "The Serf" complete with Edward Downes in 1990...

Symphonic Addict · May 08, 2024, 11:15:49 AM

To be released on 5 July:

Symphonic Addict · June 02, 2024, 10:10:47 AM

To be released on 2 August:

vandermolen · June 02, 2024, 12:15:52 PM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on June 02, 2024, 10:10:47 AMTo be released on 2 August:

I'm looking forward to receiving the piano concertos set and have been enjoying the box featuring the later symphonies.

foxandpeng · June 02, 2024, 12:32:09 PM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on June 02, 2024, 10:10:47 AMTo be released on 2 August:

Lyrita are much to he commended for their Lloyd releases, I think!

Symphonic Addict · June 02, 2024, 12:49:29 PM

Quote from: vandermolen on June 02, 2024, 12:15:52 PMI'm looking forward to receiving the piano concertos set and have been enjoying the box featuring the later symphonies.

I should revisit them along with the Violin Concertos and Cello Concerto, of which I have fond memories.

Symphonic Addict · June 02, 2024, 12:52:50 PM

Quote from: foxandpeng on June 02, 2024, 12:32:09 PMLyrita are much to he commended for their Lloyd releases, I think!

Absolutely! There should be only a few of the Albany recordings to reissue up to this point.

kyjo · June 02, 2024, 02:04:46 PM

Quote from: foxandpeng on June 02, 2024, 12:32:09 PMLyrita are much to he commended for their Lloyd releases, I think!

Indeed, and they're releasing them in quite a timely fashion, too! We can only hope that these re-issues can help expose Lloyd's music to a larger audience!

foxandpeng · June 02, 2024, 02:13:39 PM

Quote from: kyjo on June 02, 2024, 02:04:46 PMIndeed, and they're releasing them in quite a timely fashion, too! We can only hope that these re-issues can help expose Lloyd's music to a larger audience!

Here's hoping! I'm really impressed with the pace of the releases, and am thoroughly enjoying the journey. His star is rising, and deservedly so.

kyjo · June 02, 2024, 02:18:22 PM

Spurred by the recent Lyrita re-issues, I recently revisited Lloyd's first two symphonies, composed at the ages of 19 and 20 respectively. They are extremely precocious works, and even if they may have some "dead spots", they are filled with memorable ideas and brilliant orchestration, and already exhibit Lloyd's distinctive personal voice. The 1st Symphony really "gets going" in its finale, which contains a virtuosic fugue and plenty of orchestral fireworks. The 2nd Symphony is notable for the contrast between its high-spirited, catchy first and third movements and its more withdrawn, rather melancholy second and fourth movements. Yes, this symphony by a 20-year-old ends softly and quietly! The lyrical moments may not have the same indelible quality that Lloyd was to latch onto just a few months later in the wonderful slow movement of the 3rd Symphony, but they still impress.

vandermolen · June 02, 2024, 10:38:09 PM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on June 02, 2024, 12:49:29 PMI should revisit them along with the Violin Concertos and Cello Concerto, of which I have fond memories.

I don't know those works - must seek them out Cesar.

Maestro267 · June 03, 2024, 01:51:34 AM

Anyone else noticed that the reissue recording of the Symphonic Mass is pitch-shifted up a bit compared to the original. The G major at the end of Sanctus sounds closer to A flat major now.

foxandpeng · June 03, 2024, 07:51:11 AM

Quote from: Maestro267 on June 03, 2024, 01:51:34 AMAnyone else noticed that the reissue recording of the Symphonic Mass is pitch-shifted up a bit compared to the original. The G major at the end of Sanctus sounds closer to A flat major now.

I suspect that even if I had both versions, I would be none the wiser, but you are significantly more capable than me... detrimental change, or just a change?