David Matthews / Symphony No.2

Premiere of Symphony No.2 by British composer David Matthews (1943- ) - performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Simon Rattle - recorded at St. John's, Smith Square in 1983.

[@gabrieru1983]

Great work by Matthews! Strong influence of Tippett for sure.

[@glaynebax3221]

Muy buena. Con influencias del "Misterio" de Skryabin/Nemtin. Gracias por hacernos felices. Thank you for making us happy.

[@galas062]

thank you!

[@Skidoo22]

Sibelius, Mahler, Berg. It's all there

[@12corners]

Always thought David's music was gentler than this.

[@ricardogarces9680]

sip

[@josealexandre6632]

Interesting but not innovative - Sibelius, R. Strauss, Bartok, Britten, Bax said it before. However, 2nd part of 1st movement (kind of dramatic march marked by deep drums) leads to some hope of new ideas but...not too much diverse of movie track new style of music.

[@matineemartyr38]

If we were to dismiss every piece that bears the influence of other composers, we would have nothing left to listen to.

[@sardoujean-claude3350]

Alexandre le petit, son empire des chiottes au salon, point d'innovation!

[@DressedForDrowning]

But maybe they didn't say everything to the topic 😀