Breaking Down Walls

 

Often a composer / performer 'owns' a piece of music, thus keeping others away from it.

A Gentler Alfven

 

In Cantata Form.

Haydn: Symphonies 40 - 54

 

The Road to Bali

 

And Britten's introduction to Balinese Gamelan.

Why Not More?

 

After all, there are supposedly 10 cantatas from the Swedish composer. 

Haydn: Symphony 52 - 54

 

Rossini-ana

 

Join the '-iana' craze!

Flag Waving in Sweden

 

Are you with the youngsters or the veterans?

Haydn: Symphony 49 - 51

 

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

 

Even Sir Simon's detractors identify this set of Britten works as one of his very best.

Filming in Sweden

 

The Scandinavian country is no stranger to the world of film.

Haydn: Symphony 46 - 48

 

Britten: Vocal Recording Roundup

 

Trolls as Owls

 

At least coming from the keen imagination of Anna Boberg's sketches.

Haydn: Symphony 43 - 45

 

Which One is Rarer?

 

And if there is a choice, is it really rare?

Come Over and Have a Seat

 

Of course, I would bring a seat warmer.

Alfven: Symphony 5 & Bergakungen Suite

 

Haydn: Symphony 40 - 42

 

A Grab-Bag of Britten

 

Both vocal and instrumental.

Alfven: Symphony 4 & Skerries Legend

 

Haydn: Symphonies 21 - 39

 

Acting...

 

... with a capital A!

Alfven: Symphony 3 & Dalecarlian Rhapsody