The recording quality and performance are probaby fuller sounding than the Marco Polo version of the extended suite. I still find myself thinking of Sibelius (who would have been no more than six years old at the time!) during the opening of the Introduction, particularly in the string writing and horns. Lovely upload.
Sir Arthur Sullivan's compositions often seem to be underrated, in my opinion, perhaps due to his collaboration with W.S. Gilbert. But, both he and Gilbert were obviously masters. So what, if their works had a comedic turn. Great comedy has a current of truth! Sullivan's musical discoveries included lost masterpieces of Franz Schubert.
Brilliant, I can understand why purists might not support, but it is very very good music and exemplifies English piratical , lively joie de vivre the music almost parodies itself but then holds onto being serious music. A joy to listen to and I suggest possibly more representative of British/English ethos than anything else played at the last night of the proms. Certainly should be played by every music master to her/his pupils. Actually the orchestration suggests it would be good for school band/orchestras to play, could be good fun as well.
Sullivan is so underrated. The orchestration is superb. Full of pace and jollity. Thanks for the upload.
Absolute top quality music. Should be played at the concert halls. Sullivan a genius in orchestral works
The recording quality and performance are probaby fuller sounding than the Marco Polo version of the extended suite. I still find myself thinking of Sibelius (who would have been no more than six years old at the time!) during the opening of the Introduction, particularly in the string writing and horns. Lovely upload.
@@karldelavigne8134 Not the weighty Sibelius, certainly, but he was often far from that, of course.
Sir Arthur Sullivan's compositions often seem to be underrated, in my opinion, perhaps due to his collaboration with W.S. Gilbert. But, both he and Gilbert were obviously masters. So what, if their works had a comedic turn. Great comedy has a current of truth! Sullivan's musical discoveries included lost masterpieces of Franz Schubert.
"Winnow all my folly ... and you'll find a grain or two of truth among the chaff"
Brilliant, I can understand why purists might not support, but it is very very good music and exemplifies English piratical , lively joie de vivre the music almost parodies itself but then holds onto being serious music. A joy to listen to and I suggest possibly more representative of British/English ethos than anything else played at the last night of the proms. Certainly should be played by every music master to her/his pupils. Actually the orchestration suggests it would be good for school band/orchestras to play, could be good fun as well.
Parts of the Bouree reminded me of the trio "To thy fraternal care" in Yeoman of the Guard