Thompson: Symphonys Nos. 2 & 3

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American composer Randall Thompson (1899-1984) wrote some of the most delightful orchestral work of any American composer of his generation, or beyond. Choral music was his first love, and his symphonies show a very song- like influence: he uses clear melodies, lucid themes. Things like that. Symphony 2 (1931) is full of spark and energy, typical of American composers of the 1930s and it is considered by many to be his best. Symphony 3 (1947-49) begins elegaically then bursts into high drama. Why this symphony isn't performed (or recorded) more is one hell of a mystery. Top-notch job by Andrew Schenck and the New Zealand Symphony. --Paul Cook

Thompson: Symphonys Nos. 2 & 3, Music, Randall Thompson, Andrew Schenck, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Symphony, Classical, Classical Music, Symphonic
Thompson: Symphonys Nos. 2 & 3
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    		Thompson: Symphonys Nos. 2 & 3

    Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001SEA
    Release Date: 1995-01-25

    Tracks:

    1. Sym No.2, in e: I. Allegro
    2. Sym No.2, in e: II. Largo
    3. Sym No.2, in e: III. Vivace
    4. Sym No.2, in e: IV. Andante Moderato
    5. Sym No.3, in a: I. Largo elegiaco
    6. Sym No.3, in a: II. Allegro appassionato
    7. Sym No.3, in a: III. Lento tranquillo
    8. Sym No.3, in a: IV. Allegro vivace

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    American composer Randall Thompson (1899-1984) wrote some of the most delightful orchestral work of any American composer of his generation, or beyond. Choral music was his first love, and his symphonies show a very song- like influence: he uses clear melodies, lucid themes. Things like that. Symphony 2 (1931) is full of spark and energy, typical of American composers of the 1930s and it is considered by many to be his best. Symphony 3 (1947-49) begins elegaically then bursts into high drama. Why this symphony isn't performed (or recorded) more is one hell of a mystery. Top-notch job by Andrew Schenck and the New Zealand Symphony. --Paul Cook

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