Quite Haunting
American orchestral music -
impresses
GEOFF PEARCE'... impassioned and committed performances.'
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This impressive disc caught my attention as I was familiar with Randall Thompson's vocal music but not his orchestral works. I also like a lot of Barber's music, but had not heard of Samuel Adams. So it was a good chance to broaden my musical horizons.
Randall Thompson's Second Symphony (1931) has been quite often performed, and there are some good recordings around (including a recording paired with the Third Symphony, with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra)...
Copyright © 29 June 2017
Geoff Pearce,
Sydney, Australia
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