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Round 1 Group E. Second symphonies by Malcolm Arnold, Gian Francesco Malipiero, Aulis Sallinen, and Carl Vine. Only two will progress. Please vote and retweet. #ClassicalPoll

Rejoice! The delicious symphonies of George Lloyd are available as a cycle for the first time. My The Spectator review: spectator.co.uk/article/the-gr…

#Holst150 #57: Savitri, H. 96 Op. 25 (1908)

I'm listening to every Holst piece I can find in the order he composed them. Holst had been a long-time Wagner devotee, but his first true masterpiece is the most un-Wagnerian opera imaginable. /1
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Round 1 Group D. Second symphonies by Sergei Prokofiev, Jouni Kaipainen, Darius Milhaud and Christopher Rouse. Only two can survive. Please vote and retweet.

Round 1 Group C. Three 1970s entries, plus one from the Noughties. Second symphonies by Mason Bates (The B-Sides), Oldrich Flosman, Avet Terterian, and Wolfgang Rihm. Top two to advance. Please vote and retweet. #ClassicalPoll

Writer, broadcaster, composer: Robert Simpson was a giant of British music. His symphonies and string quartets are astounding, terrifying wonders — the 9th quartet is especially stunning, a vast 50-minute palindrome and one of the great chamber works of the twentieth century.

Round 1 Group B. Second Symphonies by Michael Tippett, Hans Werner Henze, Nino Rota and Poul Ruders. Only the top two advance. Please vote and retweet. #ClassicalPoll

Round 1 Group A. Winner into Round 3. Runner Up to Round 2. I was surprised nobody nominated Bohuslav Martinu for this World Cup. We also have symphonies by Galina Ustvolskaya, Eduard Tubin and Henryk Górecki. Please vote and retweet. #ClassicalPoll

This review completes our reviews for symphonies Nos. 1 - 6 on the first new release of George Lloyd music from Lyrita!

With more reviews to come for the next 6 keep your eyes peeled!

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#Holst150 #53: Vedic Hymns, H. 90 Op. 24 (1907-8)

First Group

1. Ushas (Dawn)

I'm listening to every Holst piece I can find in the order he composed them. Holst's fascination with Indian culture began as a young man as the 19th century drew to a close.
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As we are past midday, I can announce the next World Cup without fear of it being misconstrued as an April Fool. It will be Second Symphonies written on or after 01 January 1920. As always, nominations are welcome. I’ll have to limit the total to 92 to make it manageable. Thanks

Grace Williams fans: the BBC Phil & 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 have recorded major works inc. Castell Caernarfon, Rhiannon & Ballades, and are crowdfunding for production costs. These are glorious works that deserve a wide audience - any/all donations very welcome! gofundme.com/f/worldpremier…

Semifinal 1. Philip Glass vs John Adams. Which work will get to the Final? Please vote and retweet. #ClassicalPoll

Semifinal 2. Which will get your vote? Steve Reich or Arvo Pärt? Please vote and retweet. #ClassicalPoll

#Holst150 #44: Sita, H. 89 Op. 23 (1899–1906)

I'm listening to every Holst piece I can find in the order he composed them. Holst spent seven years writing his opera based on Indian mythology. He later described it as 'good old Wagnerian bawling'. /1 youtu.be/FGV644oHz3Y?si…

It is with great sadness that we - the Whitbourn family - share the news of the death of our beloved husband, father, son and brother, James Whitbourn.

#Holst150 #42: Dances from 'Pan's Anniversary' (1905)

I'm listening to every Holst piece I can find in the order he composed them. Pressed for time on a rushed Easter commission, Vaughan Williams outsourced some of the work to his friend Holst. /1 youtu.be/YroXZ_6aiQw?si…

#Holst150 #41: A Song of the Night, H. 74 Op. 19/1 (1905)

I'm listening to every Holst piece I can find in the order he composed them. His last major work before the influence of folksong really began to take hold. It's romantic, lush and lovely ❤️ /1
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Auntie D! On In Tune! Thanks BBC Radio 3 for making space for DH’s wonderful music. The disc was a true labour of love for me and I’m so excited this great music can now be heard again & again. And hats off to kirsty matheson for fab cover art! BBC Concert Orchestra Signum Classics