Symphony No. 2 complete

[allanh]

Hi all

I have finally finished this symphony with a finale that has a slight majestic Russian feel to it. Although many will disagree.

Comments always welcome.


soundcloud.com/user-933736501-415464607

Herbie

[Joseph]

fine work, Herbie, you've learned your lessons well.

[mikelyons85]

I really so wish I could listen to your work on Soundcloud, Herbie. However, the warbling is so severe at this end that it feels like I'm tripping and I end up feeling nauseous.

There are only 2 sites that I frequent where this happens - SoundCloud and SheetMusicMarketplace. Everywhere else, playback is fine. (For instance Joe's YouTube video plays back very clearly.)

[allanh]

Thanks Joe.

[allanh]

Hi Mike. Would this link help?

www.dropbox.com/sh/iz61n6bdelivzyu/AADeOqaoWPAC0xHZuOxEmwO_a?dl=0

Herbie

[mikelyons85]

Much, much better, Allan. Thanks.

[dko22]

you have a real talent for irresistibly chirpy melodies and starting around 3 minutes into the first movement is perhaps the best example plus the whole of the scherzo as well. There's plenty of interest in the way the material in the first movement is varied as well. The finale is weaker, though, in my view - I see what you mean in a few places with the slight Russianness but the material is simply not as inspired and sometimes you can get carried away with somewhat filmic bombast.

Taken as a whole, though, there's always a good deal to enjoy in your music.