Steven Schwartz wrote:

>Mark Seeley writes:
>
>>I have often wondered why the Cleveland Orchestra, as one example since I
>>am more familiar with them, does not program more British or English music
>>-- Parry, Elgar, Vaughn-Williams, Britten, et al.
>
>Probably because their current artistic director is unfamiliar with or
>dislikes 20th-century British music, although he has programmed Tippett
>(and played it very well).  Szell programmed and conducted Walton.  Knussen
>has programmed his own works with that orchestra, but he seems to be more
>interested in Modern American rather than Modern British music.

I was quite impressed when CvD did the Britten War Requiem with Cleveland
in the 80's.  It may, of course be the exception that proves the rule.

If he has such a problem with 20th century British music, that should be a
problem with his next post (Philharmonia, I believe).

Ken McGuire
[log in to unmask]
[log in to unmask]