John Smythe wrote:

>Don't laugh, but after 24 years of listening I've finally stumbled
>across the music of Malcolm Arnold--his "Dances." I was so impressed by
>the color, rhythms and melodiousness of the music that I went right out
>and bought his Symphony 2, 5, and the Peterloo Overture with the Arnold
>and Groves conducting.  (Those afraid of '73 sound, don't be--could have
>been recorded yesterday).

Indeed, these are terrific sounding recordings--classics from the analog
era EMI LPs.

>With all the hubbub over Britten and Walton, who, to me, often sound as
>if they're trying too hard, (I'll keep trying), what a surprise to find
>that Arnold's music falls upon the ear as easily as it delights and
>surprises.  The best "undiscovered" composer I've met since Novak.

Lucky for us, Arnold has been fairly well served by the recording
companies, particularly Naxos and EMI.

Roger Hecht <[log in to unmask]>