Raff's Eleventh

[kolaboy]

... has never really clicked with me. Thematically it seems (to my ears) a bit less inspired than his other symphonic outings. This is merely an opinion - and not put forth as gospel. Granted, I've only heard the Marco Polo recording - so if any kind soul can point me to a superior performance I would be very grateful.

Wanting to love it, folks.

Danny

[Alan Howe]

It's Raff's most problematic symphony, although it contains music (e.g. in the first movement) that is extraordinarily forward-looking for its time. Try Stadlmair (on Tudor) or Albert (on cpo).

[kolaboy]

Thanks, Alan

[kolaboy]

It's Raff's most problematic symphony, although it contains music (e.g. in the first movement) that is extraordinarily forward-looking for its time. Try Stadlmair (on Tudor) or Albert (on cpo).

OK, have listened to the Albert (on cpo) reading, and I do prefer it to the Marco Polo recording.
To me the piece still feels "unresolved" - in a way that the previous ten symphonic outings do not...

But heck, it's just grand to have multiple recordings of a Raff symphony to listen to