Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 / Piano Concerto - Bryden Thomson

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Vaughan Williams's Piano Concerto really is a lot of fun, from the chiming chords of the opening to the demented waltz finale. Its very thickly written piano part induced the composer to arrange the work for two pianos, which only made the textures thicker still--if easier for the soloists. While working on the revision, Vaughn Williams also revised the ending, adding a poetic, quiet close. This was promptly adapted to the single piano version as well, spelling doom for the work's chances in the concert hall because very few soloists will play a concerto that ends quietly! On a recording, of course, it doesn't make any difference, so there's no reason at all not to give this highly entertaining work a listen. --David Hurwitz

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 / Piano Concerto - Bryden Thomson, Music, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Bryden Thomson, Howard Shelley, The London Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Symphony, Classical, Classical Composers, Concerto, Piano Concerto, Symphonic

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Ralph Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9 / Piano Concerto - Bryden Thomson Ralph Vaughan Williams , Bryden Thomson , Howard Shelley , and The London Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000AMH Release Date: 1992-10-28

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1. Symphony No.9 In E Minor: 1. Moderato Maestoso
2. Symphony No.9 In E Minor: 2. Andante sostenuto
3. Symphony No.9 In E Minor: 3. Scherzo: Allegro pesante
4. Symphony No.9 In E Minor: 4. Andante tranquillo
5. Piano Concerto In C Major: 1. Toccata: Allegro moderato-Largamente-Cadenza
6. Piano Concerto In C Major: 2. Romanza: Lento
7. Piano Concerto In C Major: 3. Fuga chromatica
8. Piano Concerto In C Major: Con Finale alla Tedesca

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