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Been a classical music snob or 40 years but only recently got into Vaughan Williams' stuff. Anyone else around here heard his thing?
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Pig Cat said:(or Poulenc!)
Pig Cat said:Henk, I agree that Poulenc's orchestral works that you mention are wonderful. A highly underrated composer who's music is always interesting, fun and dramatic. I used to love playing his Clarinet Sonata which was just within my capabilities - very rewarding and satisfying!
Pig Cat said:I've never really taken much notice of RVW but your post has prompted me to check out his Antarctica Symphony on Spotify. Romantic music is not really my thing but there are a few exceptions such as Sibelius for example. My appreciation of classical music has been low since my early 20s as it went hand-in-hand with my performing the stuff. Anyway, I'm enjoying what I'm hearing at the moment, but it will never come close to Saint Etienne (or Poulenc!)