This symphony, with this conductor and orchestra, made Howard Hanson my favorite composer. In an age of bitter anxiety and hellish mockery of good, it stands as a beacon to true love and beauty.
This is my favorite version of this wonderful piece. The horn section is perfect, and usually ruins many of the performances by either be off-key or off-tempo.
I recall attending that concert, 31 years ago in the pre-renovated Opera House. It was an exciting performance and Gerard Schwarz was quite a champion of 20th century American Romantic style composers, of which Hanson is the exemplar. The only musicians I could spot who are still playing in the 2023 SSO are Mark Robbins and Seth Krimsky (there are probably others). My friend Charlie Butler looks so young and dashing; he’s gone grey (like me) but still strong on the trumpet, most recently performing Bruckner 7 with the Charleston Symphony this past weekend.
I believe this was part of a PBS type concert show at that time, and that Bruckner's 4th was also on the bill? Anyway I agree with the assessment of Schwarz. I arrived in Seattle shortly after he did in the early 1980's, and he taught me so much. Terrific orchestra.
For horror sci-fi fans, 10:19 is the end title music of the classic movie, Alien. What a beautiful piece of music for the end of an incredible movie. "Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew - Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash, and Captain Dallas - are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about six weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ellen Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off." Still moves me when I hear Ripley's sign off and the music begins.
Certainly. When I went to see the newly released movie and heard the closing theme I was shocked by the beauty; I did not know the origin of this beautiful piece, and 25 years later I bought CD´s of Howard Hanson and I cried of joy to have found this musical jewel.
@@denisjavierangulo8851it really is a beautiful piece of music. Goldsmith's score was incredible. But I think Howard Hansons music just fit better at the end. It's so peaceful and moving and hopeful. It contrasts so well with horror the crew of the Nostromo had to face.
WOW - I'm disappointed but not surprised the youtube search algorithm pretty much hides this most excellent performance. Happy to find this - it is a work like much of Hanson's output that seems simple but to pull off effectively requires skill. This also reminds me how much Gerry Schwarz really got the Seattle Symphony and in particular the brass section into great shape. Thank you Bill Fast for posting this, you've made my evening!
@@billfast8009 Yes just noticed the -en versus -on spelling that wasn't on my radar at all when I posted! Seattle was quite the place in the 1990s as this performance demonstrates.
Hanson had the audacity to write music with beautiful melodies at a time that music was mired in the chicanery of the avant guard and twelve tone crap. Composers who were pulling the wool over our eyes were hailed while the real music, like Hanson wrote, was relegated to obscurity.
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Magnificent every time I return to listen to it. Love Hanson and the Seattle Symphony.
One of the greatest American symphonies. Still much underrated.
Heavenly! God Bless you Mr.Hanson.
This symphony, with this conductor and orchestra, made Howard Hanson my favorite composer. In an age of bitter anxiety and hellish mockery of good, it stands as a beacon to true love and beauty.
This is my favorite version of this wonderful piece. The horn section is perfect, and usually ruins many of the performances by either be off-key or off-tempo.
I wish I could Like this a million times. My all time favorite piece of music. Thank you ALIEN.
You can definitely hear it.
I recall attending that concert, 31 years ago in the pre-renovated Opera House. It was an exciting performance and Gerard Schwarz was quite a champion of 20th century American Romantic style composers, of which Hanson is the exemplar. The only musicians I could spot who are still playing in the 2023 SSO are Mark Robbins and Seth Krimsky (there are probably others). My friend Charlie Butler looks so young and dashing; he’s gone grey (like me) but still strong on the trumpet, most recently performing Bruckner 7 with the Charleston Symphony this past weekend.
I believe this was part of a PBS type concert show at that time, and that Bruckner's 4th was also on the bill? Anyway I agree with the assessment of Schwarz. I arrived in Seattle shortly after he did in the early 1980's, and he taught me so much. Terrific orchestra.
At 12.55 - the peace and release at the end of the movement - It’s almost overwhelming. Hanson - so under appreciated.
Underrated piece, phenomenal performance.
For horror sci-fi fans, 10:19 is the end title music of the classic movie, Alien. What a beautiful piece of music for the end of an incredible movie.
"Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew - Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash, and Captain Dallas - are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about six weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ellen Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off."
Still moves me when I hear Ripley's sign off and the music begins.
Hanson being a gentleman decided not to sue in court to demand that his music be removed.
Certainly. When I went to see the newly released movie and heard the closing theme I was shocked by the beauty; I did not know the origin of this beautiful piece, and 25 years later I bought CD´s of Howard Hanson and I cried of joy to have found this musical jewel.
@@gljm I read that too. Howard Hanson was an amazing man.
@@denisjavierangulo8851it really is a beautiful piece of music. Goldsmith's score was incredible. But I think Howard Hansons music just fit better at the end. It's so peaceful and moving and hopeful. It contrasts so well with horror the crew of the Nostromo had to face.
I knew this piece before I saw “Alien” and was pleased to hear it at the end.
WOW - I'm disappointed but not surprised the youtube search algorithm pretty much hides this most excellent performance. Happy to find this - it is a work like much of Hanson's output that seems simple but to pull off effectively requires skill. This also reminds me how much Gerry Schwarz really got the Seattle Symphony and in particular the brass section into great shape. Thank you Bill Fast for posting this, you've made my evening!
Thank you, corrected the spelling....woof..!
@@billfast8009 Yes just noticed the -en versus -on spelling that wasn't on my radar at all when I posted! Seattle was quite the place in the 1990s as this performance demonstrates.
I love listening to and watching Gerard Schwarz conduct. Outstanding results all around, not only from brass.
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Хорошо играет оркестр. Скрипки превосходны. Ещё тот тембр , тот звук, живой, который сейчас утрачен.
Simply outstanding. The incredible amount of sheer talent. Marvelous
reminds me of balmy evenings at Chautauqua where I first heard it. Utterly marvelous.
This is an incredible performance. Best on one RUclips, IMO!
Props to the Horn section on this piece :)
Movements:
00:01 - 1. Adagio / Allegro moderato
13:17 - 2. Andante con tenerezza
20:00 - 3. Allegro con brio
Excellent performance
Gerard moves so well very energetic.not motionless.very inspiring.terrific.
A fantastic and inspired performance of a neglected masterpiece.
The last two minutes are so good!!
Thanks to Gerard Schwartz for brining all of the Hanson Symphonies to us in recordings.
The tempo of that third movement! Such drive and energy!
Why is that the BBC Proms never feature this marvellous Symphony No 2 "Romantic" (Howard Hanson)??
I love this symphony. :)
wow. that's a really nice piece. and a great performance.
Thank you!
Movement Timestamps:
1. Adagio; Allegro moderato (at 0:00)
2. Andante con tenerezza (at 13:20)
3. Allegro con brio (at 20:00)
Thank you !
@@billfast8009 Thank you for posting this wonderful recording
Wow!
3rd movement begins at 20:00
So, who is this wonderful former trumpet player now conductor??
4:44 " Чужой "
I believe the conductor was a former trumpet player?
Yep, principle trumpet for the New York Philharmonic
10:33 " Чужой"
25:25 " Чужой"
Alien.
Hanson had the audacity to write music with beautiful melodies at a time that music was mired in the chicanery of the avant guard and twelve tone crap. Composers who were pulling the wool over our eyes were hailed while the real music, like Hanson wrote, was relegated to obscurity.
You’re so right.
137 //16.10.23.
16:29 " Чужой"
Alien.