Howard Hanson Conducts Hanson: Symphonies 1 & 2 / Merry Mount Suite

Howard Hanson (Composer), Eastman-Rochester So (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Eastman-Rochester So
• Composer: Howard Hanson
• Audio CD (September 18, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Biddulph Records
• ASIN: B000001ZDR
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #812,774 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sym No.1 in e, (Op.21) 'Nordic': I. Andante Solenne-Allegro Con Fuoco

2. Sym No.1 in e, (Op.21) 'Nordic': II. Andante Teneramente Con Simplicita

3. Sym No.1 in e, (Op.21) 'Nordic': III. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco

4. Merry Mount Ste: I. Prelude

5. Merry Mount Ste: II. Children's Dance

6. Merry Mount Ste: III. Love Duet

7. Merry Mount Ste: IV. Prelude To Act II

8. Merry Mount Ste: V. Maypole Dances

9. Sym No.2 in e, (Op. 30) 'Romantic': I. Adagio-Allegro Moderato

10. Sym No.2 in e, (Op. 30) 'Romantic': II. Andante Con Tenerezza

11. Sym No.2 in e, (Op. 30) 'Romantic': III. Allegro Con Brio

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1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, September 20, 2004

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This review is from: Howard Hanson Conducts Hanson: Symphonies 1 & 2 / Merry Mount Suite (Audio CD)

According to the CD jacket, the recordings for these pieces date from 1940, 1942, and 1939. Alas, any benefit from hearing the composer conduct his own works is lost with the poor, early recording quality. I have heard newer recordings of these works and the musical nuances are lost on this CD.