performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under André Previn, or below by the London Philharmonic under Bryden Thomson …Walton’s Symphony No 1 is a free, strong, individual utterance, as far beyond mere imitation as, say, the Brahms First is in … Continue reading Sir William Walton: Symphony no. 1 in B flat minor
performed by the Ulster Orchestra under Bryden Thomson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7-pGJVqcxc As mentioned in Monday’s revisit article, I was so taken with Bax’s first symphony that I felt we would benefit from one more of his symphonies, but which? Well, of his seven, … Continue reading Bax Symphony no. 4
performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Bryden Thomson (this piece is featured on a list of pieces I heartily recommend to music directors for inclusion on their season programs. Check out the article here.) It’s odd, you know. A few … Continue reading Revisit: Bax Symphony no. 1
Fugue for Thought 