Aaron Rabushka ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>Brian's cogency can often be elusive for both performers and listeners.
>Which #3 have you been listening to? I don't know the Marco Polo.

I've gvot the 3 on Hyperion which I find pretty convincing.

>The only legitimate Brian symphony recordings with which I am conversant
>are those conducted by Fredman (#6 and #16--breathtaking--originally on
>Lyrita), and those featuring a Scottish youth orchestra (#10 and #21--not
>so convincing--Unicorn).

Ahem, Leicestershire is not in Scotland.

>I am not conversant at all with the Marco Polo series, and I've heard
>mixed reviews of them.  All in all, Brian is a highly original and
>individual composer, worthy of more attention than he has gotten.

I have a few of these; I think the best introduction is probably the Marco
Polo CD with 20, 25 and the Fantastic Variations.  Terse and taught.

Deryk Barker
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