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Tag: Vernon Handley

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Simpson Symphony no. 4

October 25, 2018September 21, 2025 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Vernon Handley, available on iTunes or Hyperion (cover image by Robson Hatsukami Morgan) (this piece is featured on a list of pieces I heartily recommend to music directors for inclusion on their season … Continue reading Simpson Symphony no. 4

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Simpson Symphony no. 2

January 25, 2018September 21, 2025 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Vernon Handley (Very unfortunately no YouTube today, but if you have even the slightest inkling of interest, go buy this album, on which also appears the fourth symphony. It’s superb.) (cover image by Abigail … Continue reading Simpson Symphony no. 2

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Simpson Symphony no. 3

May 18, 2017September 21, 2025 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Vernon Handley, or below by the London Symphony Orchestra under Jascha Horenstein (this piece is featured on a list of pieces I heartily recommend to music directors for inclusion on their season programs. … Continue reading Simpson Symphony no. 3

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Revisit: Bax Symphony no. 1

April 24, 2017September 21, 2025 Fugue for Thought

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

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