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In Reply to: What are the masterworks of the English Revival? posted by hinduclient on March 15, 2007 at 07:56:31:
Y'know - I love this stuff. Have for years.I don't think you can go wrong with Vaughn-Williams - the symphonies, shorter orchestral works, songs, choral - a great master in my book. It's just a matter of hearing what he has to offer.
Don't overlook Britten, although he's considerably spikier than the pastoralists, or the miniaturists such as Finzi and Warlock. You must own Capriole suite - then check out the songs.
Moeran is another in this vein.
I also confess a fondness for William Walton.
He's an Aussie but do check out Percy Gringer - he was right there collecting the folk material with the best of 'em so if the English Revial floats your boat be sure to check him out.
There are lots of great compilations on Hyperion and other English labels - a great way to discover new works. Plus there are tons of budget and mid-priced re-releases of this material.
And don't let the Mahlerites ever tell you this is minor stuff either.
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Follow Ups
- Masterworks? Why not keep sampling? - Harmonia 18:40:17 03/22/07 (3)
- Re: Masterworks? Why not keep sampling? - damage k 08:43:47 03/23/07 (2)
- Re: Masterworks? Why not keep sampling? - Harmonia 23:34:11 03/23/07 (1)
- I have Warlock.... - damage k 06:11:20 03/24/07 (0)
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