American Classics

[Beef Oven]

be great live, wouldn't it?

Yes it would indeed. Although it seems to be a single-movement adagio, there's a lot going on, so that the tempo is secondary.

What I like about a lot of the American composers, is that they manage to write very challenging works, that sound different, mysterious and modern, while remaining tonal.

[BBMmk2]

Like who, Beefy?

[Beef Oven]

Like who, Beefy?

Like George Rochberg, Roy Harris, David Diamond for example. The list is actually quite long.

And includes composers like Stephen Albert, who was sadly killed in a road-traffic accident at a relatively young age....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Albert-Symphonies-Nos-1-2/dp/B000MRP1UU/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1373572415&sr=1-1&keywords=Stephen+Albert

[BBMmk2]

Yes I have heard of those composers. Time to investigate something new!!

[Beef Oven]

In Concordiam, TreeStone. Stephen Albert.


Gerard Schwarz, Seattle Symphony Orchestra & Nev York Chamber Symphony Orchestra. Naxos.

[teamsaint]

Yes I have heard of those composers. Time to investigate something new!!

and have you found anything to share yet, BBM?!

[BBMmk2]

Unfortunately been rather busy since then, ts but hopefully I will have the time soon. I need to get some music written first.

[teamsaint]

Unfortunately been rather busy since then, ts but hopefully I will have the time soon. I need to get some music written first.

Good luck with the writing.
I will research a bit more Rouse and report back....

[Beef Oven]

Good luck with the writing.
I will research a bit more Rouse and report back....

I bought another download of Rouse's music. A violin concerto and a very interesting percussion concerto with a little Wagner ring send-up! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[teamsaint]

I bought another download of Rouse's music. A violin concerto and a very interesting percussion concerto with a little Wagner ring send-up! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rating out of 10, Beefy?

[Beef Oven]

Rating out of 10, Beefy?

Only played it twice, but I'd give 8/10.

The percussion concerto is dedicated to our very own Evelyn Glennie who is the solo performer, and is a raucous, fun affair with a cracking, loud, OTT finale.

The violin concerto seems the better work. In two movements lasting just over 24 minutes, it also features some great percussion.

There is a third work on this set, but I haven't played it.

The Orchestra is the Helsinki Philharmonic under Leif Segerstam.

[teamsaint]

THanks for that Beefy.
Will try to hear it soon.

[Beef Oven!]

George Rochberg - Symphony #5 (1984-85).

Saarbrucken Radio Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Lyndon-Green. Naxos (World Premier Recording).

[teamsaint]

Looks interesting Mr Beef .

Today, Christopher Rouse Symphony # 2.
Startling. I wonder how I will feel about it in a years time. Quite fantastic ending. Love it for now.

Flute Concerto. Very different, and excellent stuff.

[amateur51]

Looks interesting Mr Beef .

Today, Christopher Rouse Symphony # 2.
Startling. I wonder how I will feel about it in a years time. Quite fantastic ending. Love it for now.

Flute Concerto. Very different, and excellent stuff.

Rouse symphony no 2 Houston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenbach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tYsOoHD6s