Prom 14 - 25.07.17: Vaughan Williams & Holst

[Petrushka]

I have to say that I listened to it twice and I couldn't make anything out of it.

The RVW 9th was the first of his symphonies I heard live (Halle/Loughran in 1976) and I prepared for it by buying the LPO/Boult recording on EMI. I didn't take to it straight away but it's definitely worth persevering. Like so many pieces, once it clicks, it really clicks.

[EdgeleyRob]

The RVW 9th was the first of his symphonies I heard live (Halle/Loughran in 1976) and I prepared for it by buying the LPO/Boult recording on EMI. I didn't take to it straight away but it's definitely worth persevering. Like so many pieces, once it clicks, it really clicks.

Well your man Mahler said 'a Symphony should be like the world,embrace everything' Pet.
For me this is one of the few that does just that.
Perseverance pg !

[pastoralguy]

I will!

In fact, VW is a composer whose work is quite foreign to me so I must listen more.

[Bryn]

Just to hammer it home, this Prom has a very early start: 6.30 pm. Don't miss the RVW 9 by tuning in/turning up for 7.30.

[seabright]

I have to say that I listened to it twice and I couldn't make anything out of it.

This reminds me that when 'Cala' issued the US Premiere of VW9 conducted by Stokowski, a critic on the new-defunct 'Classical Recordings Quarterly' was said to remark: "What a dreadful work that is." Still, Stokey had a first-class trio of saxophonists in his orchestra, as well as a top-notch percussion section. Have a listen for yourselves ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3DApLXA0ww

[cloughie]

I will!

In fact, VW is a composer whose work is quite foreign to me so I must listen more.

What even his Pastoral?

[Serial_Apologist]

What even his Pastoral?

[BBMmk2]

PG, I did read this correctly!!!

[pastoralguy]

Bump...

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Just to hammer it home, this Prom has a very early start: 6.30 pm. Don't miss the RVW 9 by tuning in/turning up for 7.30.

Bump...

Oops. (Le Marteau sans Maitre )

[pastoralguy]

Very fine playing from the BBCSSO.

[teamsaint]

What even his Pastoral?

I read that as
" What even is his Pastoral ? "



I know, pay attention ........

Long day at work, TBF......

[edashtav]

Very fine playing from the BBCSSO.

John Wilson's gloss makes every dull band shine. Is all that glitters, gold?

[pastoralguy]

John Wilson's gloss makes every dull band shine. Is all that glitters, gold?

The BBCSSO is NOT a dull band!

A very fine ensemble!

[edashtav]

The BBCSSO is NOT a dull band!

A very fine ensemble!

Sorry, pg (not tipps) , I was making a general point. The Scottish band was far from dull!