Symphony No. 2, "Romantic": I. Adagio; Allegro moderato (Part I)

Howard Hanson's Symphony No.2 "Romantic" I. Adagio.

Leonard Slatkin
Saint Louis Symphony

Category:

Music

Tags:

• howard hanson
• symphony no. 2
• romantic
• first movement
• interlochen
• mvmt
• one
• adagio
• allegro
• moderato

[jwhill7]

I played this under Hanson at Interlochen in the 1950s. His conducting of the introduction was so intense that the veins stood out on the forehead. At the time, we youngsters thought he was retro. But as long as symphony orchestras continue to exist, regard for this work will grow.

[nickmaestro]

@jwhill7

Wow, such a legacy to be part of. I hope to say some of the same things you are saying 50 years from now when my generation of musicians rise up to level of Howard Hanson and some other greats.

[blueyedboy84]

Serious question-is this download the recording pictured above or is it a more modern one like Slatkin's? It sounds great-is it really the original one conducted by the composer?

Also is the composer's original one still the best or is Slatking or Shwartz better? Thanks.

[nickmaestro]

I think this may be Slatkin's recording. I have Shwartz with Seattle also, but it sound different from this. I got the picture from Yahoo Images.

[c3cubed]

I mean, if you really get into it, it's got to be one of the most downright sexy symphonies ever written. Excuse the language, but I can't explain it any other way.

[retrogamerdave]

@c3cubed sexy is spot on. No excuse necessary

[Aaarrrggghhification]

Fake and/or gay

[xlaurenxdance15]

@JoeDaPokemonMasta1 sorry im just replying to this now but yeah i am. I just started getting my youtube account really set up

[louisvonbeethoven]

I love the fact that Hanson's star continues to rise.  He's the go to guy, the ace in your sleeve for when the musical snob crowd insists that only Europe produces great music for orchestra.

[ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

I read his book on theory and harmony while at university. I thought that it should produce warm and rich harmonies - and from this piece - that though was reinforced. The parts that I took away from the book were highly influential to me personally. Great work - great composer.

[ChizukoKun]

Is there anyway I could find a decant download for this song? Mp3 Preferably. ;)

[droldben]

Mercury record are something special. Often Mercurys from cerca 1955 sound better than current CDs from major houses.

[PacRimJim]

Now you know where John Williams got his technique.

Remind anyone else of Star Wars score?

[javilack]

How interesting to see that the very beginning harmonies of this symphony are exactly identical to the one used in Stravinsky symphony in three movements. And since I know how knowledgeable Mr. Hanson was in the art of music , I can venture my vocabulary to express that he actually consciously copy and pasted in here.

[sardanaphalus]

What I don't understand is why the makers of "Alien" didn't ask Hanson or his publisher/estate for permission to use this music. Or did Hanson not like his music appearing in movies and the makers gambled (correctly) that he or his publisher/estate wouldn't try to sue?

I'm glad, though, that it was used. It always strikes me as very fitting.