Potter is certainly an underrated. Melodist, a romantic composer whose style is firmly rooted in the classical tradition but not oldfashioned or retrospective at all.
Beautiful music with interesting melodical and orchestral intrigue in its musical development. Thank you for posting! Looked for Potter what with Mozart's Rondeau KV 386. For a long time its music was survived only due to Potter's transcription.
One important point: this is in fact the later of Potter's two Symphonies in C minor, 'No. 12', dating from 1834, not the earlier one from 1826. The manuscript source, in the British Library, is RPS MS 163. This and the other Potter symphonies are discussed in detail by A. Peter Brown in 'The European Symphony from ca. 1800 to ca. 1930' (2008).
Thanks for that information. I have no doubt that you're more reliable than the rather faced label on a CD copy. I shall amend the information accordingly. Mr. Brown wouldn't have been so kind as to supply movement information, would he?...
An excellent resource! I'm currently working on the piano concertos (in manuscript), and exploring the symphonies in conjunction. Have seen manuscripts, and am familiar with the commercial recordings, but was unaware that this one was in circulation.
Performers are: Ulster Orchestra/ Jerzy Maksymiuk from a BBC Radio 3 broadcast October 1995. Five of Potter's symphonies were broadcast on consecutive weekday afternoons. All performed by the Ulster Orchestra, three were conducted by Hilary Davan Wetton, two by Jerzy Maksymuik.
The chronology of Potter's symphonies has long been a bit of a mess, not in the last place because the composer seemed to get things confused all of the time. So I guess it's kinda excusable.
Bom, Is this a radio recording? I know of only two commercial recordings of Potter's symphonies: one on the old Unicorn label featuring nos 8 & 10, and one that pairs a different symphony - no. 7 - with the one by Sterndale Bennett.
What a great find. A composer from the 1820's with an original voice, and marvellous melodic lines.
Potter is certainly an underrated. Melodist, a romantic composer whose style is firmly rooted in the classical tradition but not oldfashioned or retrospective at all.
Beautiful music with interesting melodical and orchestral intrigue in its musical development. Thank you for posting!
Looked for Potter what with Mozart's Rondeau KV 386. For a long time its music was survived only due to Potter's transcription.
One important point: this is in fact the later of Potter's two Symphonies in C minor, 'No. 12', dating from 1834, not the earlier one from 1826. The manuscript source, in the British Library, is RPS MS 163. This and the other Potter symphonies are discussed in detail by A. Peter Brown in 'The European Symphony from ca. 1800 to ca. 1930' (2008).
Thanks for that information. I have no doubt that you're more reliable than the rather faced label on a CD copy. I shall amend the information accordingly. Mr. Brown wouldn't have been so kind as to supply movement information, would he?...
I'm listening to this as I am doing some work on the computer, and I have to say this is a very strong work. Well done, Potter!
Great find!! Just wish a complete cycle could be put together. These are major and important works.
Grazie per questa potente e delicata sinfonia. Gli eredi di Beethoven sono tanti e di grande valore.
An excellent resource! I'm currently working on the piano concertos (in manuscript), and exploring the symphonies in conjunction. Have seen manuscripts, and am familiar with the commercial recordings, but was unaware that this one was in circulation.
Possibly Jerzy Maksimiuk and BBC Northern Ireland Orchestra which broadcast the symphonies in the 1990s.
I got this through the 'exchange network' and yes, it sounds like a (not-so-old) radio recording. No clue about the performers, mind you.
Performers are: Ulster Orchestra/ Jerzy Maksymiuk from a BBC Radio 3 broadcast October 1995. Five of Potter's symphonies were broadcast on consecutive weekday afternoons. All performed by the Ulster Orchestra, three were conducted by Hilary Davan Wetton, two by Jerzy Maksymuik.
@@malrobs -- Most erudite analysis....Wow! How did you happen upon these details? Bravo from México!
Magical! I agree, all of Potters symphonies should be available on CD. The ones I have on Unicorn numbered 8 and 10 are actually 5 and 6!
The chronology of Potter's symphonies has long been a bit of a mess, not in the last place because the composer seemed to get things confused all of the time. So I guess it's kinda excusable.
It is a real shame for the english orchestras and recording companies! Maybe after another couple of the Beethovens Fifths they'll remember Potter.
Bom,
Is this a radio recording? I know of only two commercial recordings of Potter's symphonies: one on the old Unicorn label featuring nos 8 & 10, and one that pairs a different symphony - no. 7 - with the one by Sterndale Bennett.
I will be exceedingly grateful if someone could point me to a score of his Bravura Variations on a theme by Rossini.