Ferdinand Hiller: Symphonies (vol.2)

[eschiss1]

"Desert worms distributing mind altering substances is NO basis for a system of government!" (related meme posted to a DUNE-related group on Facebook a few days ago. ... Sorry.)

[terry martyn]

I've given the earlier symphony a few more spins and it has grown on me, once I have got myself past the insensitive timpani in the opening movement (think of the concert in "Carry On Teacher", so notably conducted by Charles Hawtrey). I was far too harsh, and it has become very pleasant listening.

[Mark Thomas]

That's good to read, Terry. I do think that Hiller, especially in his early years, is an interesting composer and it's not difficult to see why he was regarded so highly initially, even if he didn't move with the times later on in his career.