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1. 
   chris

   Nicely orchestrated. Wouldn’t challenge even the most sensitive of ears but, in my opinion, it’s ultimately forgettable.

   By the way, will any American symphonies be included in your survey?

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   November 8, 2015 3:34 pm
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     tmangan

     I think it’s ultimately charming and elegant, and that we’ve been taught that a 20th century symphony has to be gritty and serious. Yes, there will be American symphonies at some point, I’m sure.

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     November 8, 2015 4:40 pm
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       chris

       Agreed that not all 20th century symphonies need to be gritty and serious. There’s plenty that aren’t, of course. This one though was just a bit too shallow for my taste.

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       November 8, 2015 5:07 pm
2. 
   Tim

   Perfect, Chris thanks. Glad to know we are on the same page aesthetically. Tastes will always differ. For me the piece works wonderfully. But I can see how others might find it too slender. Although the references to Prokofiev’s Classical symphony give it a certain sophistication I think.

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   November 8, 2015 6:17 pm
3. 
   Serge

   There’s also a hint of Hindemith at the end of the second Mvt.

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   November 15, 2015 3:17 pm

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