Bob Draper writes:

>Jon Lewis' list:
>
>>6. Tippett-- I've had one listen to Symphonies 2 and 4 (BBC cover disc),
>>and my curiosity is piqued.
>
>Nearly all the Tippet I've heard has been dire and unapproachable, I'm
>afraid.

I too find a lot of Tippett's later stuff dire and unapproachable, but some
of his earlier pieces are superb.

>The one exception is the Corelli Fantasia Concertante.

That's one of the good ones.  I'd add the Concerto for Double String
Orchestra and the Ritual Dances from the Midsummer Marriage.

Peter Varley
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