Albert Becker

[Mark Thomas]

I completely agree, a work of real quality which, although superficially in the Schumann tradition, is actually not at all "traditional"  - Becker was clearly no epigone. If I'm honest, and despite writing with my Raff colours nailed firmly to the mast, I'm quite surprised that in the 1863 Vienna competition Becker's fine, inventive symphony came second to Raff's sprawling An das Vaterland, glad though I am that it did.

[Alan Howe]

I've listened a few more times - and it gets better! Familiarity breeds................esteem!