[Jenn]

In article ,
(paul packer) wrote:

On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:21:44 GMT, Jenn
wrote:

Malcolm Arnold 1921-2006
Thought by many to be Britain's best 20th century composer.


Not by me, unfortunately. I detested his film music and wasn't much
more enamoured of his "classical" stuff. Sorry to speak ill of the
dead, but I didn't like the man's music at all.

I'm not a huge fan either. I do like Tam O'Shanter, the Dances, and
spots in the symphonies.


In any case Britain's best 20th century composer was of course Vaughan
Williams.

I LOVE RVW, but I think of him as a 19th century composer, as indicated
by his harmonic language. Same with Holst.

Followed possibly by Walton. And then another couple of
dozen before you get to Arnold.

I agree with you about Walton. Love his stuff: Crown Imperial, Facade,
etc.