The Young Idea by Hely-Hutchinson

[edurban]

I actually bought the Dutton disc of Montague Phillips Piano Concertos for this delightful bit of filler.  I've loved the Hely-Hutchinson Carol Symphony for years and can't imagine a holiday season when I don't play it, so I had my curiosity piqued by The Young Idea for Piano and Orchestra.  The word insouciant seems perfect for this little bit of Jazz Age nose-thumbing.  Like the accompaniment for a scene by Wodehouse, and at 8 minutes, not a moment too long.  An expensive 8 minutes, but there you have it...

David

PS. The Phillips concertos are equally delightful, in a different way...