Sullivan: Symphony in E major 'Irish'; Overture In Memoriam; Suite from 'The Tempest'

Sullivan: Symphony in E major 'Irish'; Overture In Memoriam; Suite from 'The Tempest'

Sullivan: Symphony in E major 'Irish'; Overture In Memoriam; Suite from 'The Tempest'

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Composer: Arthur Sullivan
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2001-01-23
Music Label: Chandos
Soundtracks:

In Memoriam: Ov in C: Andante Religioso - Allegro Molto
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.1 Intro
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.4 Prld To Act III
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.6 Banquet Dance
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.7 Ov To Act IV
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.10 Dance Of Nymphs And Reapers
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.11 Prld To Act V
Ste From 'The Tempest', Op.1: No.12c Epilogue
Sym in E 'Irish': I. Andante - Allegro, Ma Non Troppo Vivace
Sym in E 'Irish': II. Andante Espressivo
Sym in E 'Irish': III. Allegretto - Moderato - Tempo Primo
Sym in E 'Irish': IV. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio

Music reviews of Sullivan: Symphony in E major 'Irish'; Overture In Memoriam; Suite from 'The Tempest'

Music Review: A worthwhile encounter, but nothing more
Rating: 3 Stars

Arthur Sullivan always wanted to be recognized as a serious composer, yet will, of course, forever be thought of as half of the Gilbert and Sullivan duo. There have been several recordings of his serious works the last couple of years, however, and can they remedy this one-sided view of him? The answer, and I think it is a pretty clear one, is no; there are certainly good things to be found on this disc, for instance, but the undeniable fact is that it was, indeed, in the partnership with Gilbert that Sullivan excelled. The serious music is, while again not in any way bad music, not really ever above the level of hundreds of other, forgotten 19th century composers in terms of quality.

It is not that his music lack melody; the Irish symphony is brimful of them - the problem is rather that none of them are particularly memorable. The first movement, for instance, opens atmospherically but continues on in a mostly Mendelssohnian but anonymous vein with little interesting to say. The Andante espressivo is probably the best movement and the third movement certainly charming - the fourth again more anodyne than the tone set for it at the outset suggests. Overall, then, it is an attractive and, I guess, finely wrought work, but not a particularly memorable one.

The selections from the Tempest Suite are still a letdown by comparison. A very early work, it certainly displays skill and talent, but as a listening experience it isn't particularly rewarding. The In Memoriam overture is better, but again the promise of the atmospheric opening is never delivered and the work as a whole is charming but somewhat meandering and inconsequential. The somewhat mixed impression of this disc is by no means due to the performances, however, which are very good, and Chandos rewards them with excellent sound quality. Still, while certainly a worthwhile encounter, I see no particular reason (apart from a historical interest in the development of the composer) to go out of one's way to acquire this one.

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