George Templeton Strong - Elegy for Cello and Orchestra

[Justin]

This is a very melancholy piece written by the American composer George Templeton Strong, who by the time he wrote this piece in 1916, was already living in Switzerland.

On the score of the piece, he prefaces it by stating:

"I dreamt of a dismal landscape. Seated on a roadside, at the edge of a forest, I saw a hearse approach,
followed by a few people. When this procession had passed, I felt more alone than ever: it seemed that I had
lost some one who was dear to me, and I was afraid."

Unfortunately there is serious background noise from this recording from 1978, but I am not sure if it distracts from the beauty of the piece. I am curious as to your opinions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9ndJeKufPc

[semloh]

Yes, agreed
Strong's music is always worthy of our attention, IMHO.