This symphony, with this conductor and orchestra, made Howard Hanson my favorite composer. In an age of bitter anxiety and hellish mockery of good, it stands as a beacon to true love and beauty.
It's been nearly 50 years since I played lead French Horn on this composition. I still remember my breathing patterns and can pick my part out whenever I hear it. I truly love this symphony. 30 minutes to shove all of life's insanity aside. To find harmony and balance.
I recall attending that concert, 31 years ago in the pre-renovated Opera House. It was an exciting performance and Gerard Schwarz was quite a champion of 20th century American Romantic style composers, of which Hanson is the exemplar. The only musicians I could spot who are still playing in the 2023 SSO are Mark Robbins and Seth Krimsky (there are probably others). My friend Charlie Butler looks so young and dashing; he’s gone grey (like me) but still strong on the trumpet, most recently performing Bruckner 7 with the Charleston Symphony this past weekend.
I believe this was part of a PBS type concert show at that time, and that Bruckner's 4th was also on the bill? Anyway I agree with the assessment of Schwarz. I arrived in Seattle shortly after he did in the early 1980's, and he taught me so much. Terrific orchestra.
WOW - I'm disappointed but not surprised the youtube search algorithm pretty much hides this most excellent performance. Happy to find this - it is a work like much of Hanson's output that seems simple but to pull off effectively requires skill. This also reminds me how much Gerry Schwarz really got the Seattle Symphony and in particular the brass section into great shape. Thank you Bill Fast for posting this, you've made my evening!
@@billfast8009 Yes just noticed the -en versus -on spelling that wasn't on my radar at all when I posted! Seattle was quite the place in the 1990s as this performance demonstrates.
This is my favorite version of this wonderful piece. The horn section is perfect, and usually ruins many of the performances by either be off-key or off-tempo.
For horror sci-fi fans, 10:19 is the end title music of the classic movie, Alien. What a beautiful piece of music for the end of an incredible movie. "Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew - Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash, and Captain Dallas - are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about six weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ellen Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off." Still moves me when I hear Ripley's sign off and the music begins.
Certainly. When I went to see the newly released movie and heard the closing theme I was shocked by the beauty; I did not know the origin of this beautiful piece, and 25 years later I bought CD´s of Howard Hanson and I cried of joy to have found this musical jewel.
@@denisjavierangulo8851it really is a beautiful piece of music. Goldsmith's score was incredible. But I think Howard Hansons music just fit better at the end. It's so peaceful and moving and hopeful. It contrasts so well with horror the crew of the Nostromo had to face.
Hanson had the audacity to write music with beautiful melodies at a time that music was mired in the chicanery of the avant guard and twelve tone crap. Composers who were pulling the wool over our eyes were hailed while the real music, like Hanson wrote, was relegated to obscurity.
This symphony, with this conductor and orchestra, made Howard Hanson my favorite composer. In an age of bitter anxiety and hellish mockery of good, it stands as a beacon to true love and beauty.
Magnificent every time I return to listen to it. Love Hanson and the Seattle Symphony.
It's been nearly 50 years since I played lead French Horn on this composition. I still remember my breathing patterns and can pick my part out whenever I hear it. I truly love this symphony. 30 minutes to shove all of life's insanity aside. To find harmony and balance.
hard to believe this beautiful symphony was composed nearly 100 years ago. the horns are great and the strings just sing. thanks for posting
One of the greatest American symphonies. Still much underrated.
I recall attending that concert, 31 years ago in the pre-renovated Opera House. It was an exciting performance and Gerard Schwarz was quite a champion of 20th century American Romantic style composers, of which Hanson is the exemplar. The only musicians I could spot who are still playing in the 2023 SSO are Mark Robbins and Seth Krimsky (there are probably others). My friend Charlie Butler looks so young and dashing; he’s gone grey (like me) but still strong on the trumpet, most recently performing Bruckner 7 with the Charleston Symphony this past weekend.
I believe this was part of a PBS type concert show at that time, and that Bruckner's 4th was also on the bill? Anyway I agree with the assessment of Schwarz. I arrived in Seattle shortly after he did in the early 1980's, and he taught me so much. Terrific orchestra.
WOW - I'm disappointed but not surprised the youtube search algorithm pretty much hides this most excellent performance. Happy to find this - it is a work like much of Hanson's output that seems simple but to pull off effectively requires skill. This also reminds me how much Gerry Schwarz really got the Seattle Symphony and in particular the brass section into great shape. Thank you Bill Fast for posting this, you've made my evening!
Thank you, corrected the spelling....woof..!
@@billfast8009 Yes just noticed the -en versus -on spelling that wasn't on my radar at all when I posted! Seattle was quite the place in the 1990s as this performance demonstrates.
I love listening to and watching Gerard Schwarz conduct. Outstanding results all around, not only from brass.
At 12.55 - the peace and release at the end of the movement - It’s almost overwhelming. Hanson - so under appreciated.
Simply outstanding. The incredible amount of sheer talent. Marvelous
This is my favorite version of this wonderful piece. The horn section is perfect, and usually ruins many of the performances by either be off-key or off-tempo.
reminds me of balmy evenings at Chautauqua where I first heard it. Utterly marvelous.
The last two minutes are so good!!
A fantastic and inspired performance of a neglected masterpiece.
Underrated piece, phenomenal performance.
For horror sci-fi fans, 10:19 is the end title music of the classic movie, Alien. What a beautiful piece of music for the end of an incredible movie.
"Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew - Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash, and Captain Dallas - are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about six weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ellen Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off."
Still moves me when I hear Ripley's sign off and the music begins.
Hanson being a gentleman decided not to sue in court to demand that his music be removed.
Certainly. When I went to see the newly released movie and heard the closing theme I was shocked by the beauty; I did not know the origin of this beautiful piece, and 25 years later I bought CD´s of Howard Hanson and I cried of joy to have found this musical jewel.
@@gljm I read that too. Howard Hanson was an amazing man.
@@denisjavierangulo8851it really is a beautiful piece of music. Goldsmith's score was incredible. But I think Howard Hansons music just fit better at the end. It's so peaceful and moving and hopeful. It contrasts so well with horror the crew of the Nostromo had to face.
I knew this piece before I saw “Alien” and was pleased to hear it at the end.
Excellent performance
Gerard moves so well very energetic.not motionless.very inspiring.terrific.
Movements:
00:01 - 1. Adagio / Allegro moderato
13:17 - 2. Andante con tenerezza
20:00 - 3. Allegro con brio
Why is that the BBC Proms never feature this marvellous Symphony No 2 "Romantic" (Howard Hanson)??
wow. that's a really nice piece. and a great performance.
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I love this symphony. :)
The tempo of that third movement! Such drive and energy!
I wish I could Like this a million times. My all time favorite piece of music. Thank you ALIEN.
You can definitely hear it.
Хорошо играет оркестр. Скрипки превосходны. Ещё тот тембр , тот звук, живой, который сейчас утрачен.
Props to the Horn section on this piece :)
Thanks to Gerard Schwartz for brining all of the Hanson Symphonies to us in recordings.
This is an incredible performance. Best on one TH-cam, IMO!
Movement Timestamps:
1. Adagio; Allegro moderato (at 0:00)
2. Andante con tenerezza (at 13:20)
3. Allegro con brio (at 20:00)
Thank you !
@@billfast8009 Thank you for posting this wonderful recording
Thank you!
So, who is this wonderful former trumpet player now conductor??
Wow!
3rd movement begins at 20:00
I believe the conductor was a former trumpet player?
Yep, principle trumpet for the New York Philharmonic
25:25 " Чужой"
Alien.
10:33 " Чужой"
4:44 " Чужой "
137 //16.10.23.
Does nothing for me. Where's the memorable melodies? Or just one?
Hanson had the audacity to write music with beautiful melodies at a time that music was mired in the chicanery of the avant guard and twelve tone crap. Composers who were pulling the wool over our eyes were hailed while the real music, like Hanson wrote, was relegated to obscurity.
You’re so right.
16:29 " Чужой"
Alien.