The music of Eduard Tubin

[Jolly Roger]

Of the 3 composers mentioned, Englund is my favorite and the most accessable - I have not heard anything I did not enjoy.
Sallinen is also very good, his music (for the most part) is also quite accessable and memorable. His symphonies however, are somewhat
of a mixed bag.
I found Kokonnen to be the antithesis of Englund and Sallinen. Quite abstract and not an easy listen at all - and lord knows I tried, he does have a fairly strong group of advocates..

And Tubin..a fascinating and unique composer who should not be missed..lyrical, yet somewhat  profound..

[Vandermolen]

Personal favourites are 1,2 'Legendary', 3,4 and 5. I respond more to these than the later ones, good as those are.

Those are my favorites as well. I really love the lyricism, vigor and spirit of nos. 1-5 more than the sparer, gloomier world of the later ones. Kudos for mentioning the Raid symphony. Besides Tubin, I was also reminded of Bax and Moeran's Symphony in G minor in places.

Lilburn's first two symphonies and No 3 by John Kinsella (do you know that Kyle?) also come to mind as possibly appealing to admirers of Tubin.

[Jolly Roger]

Of the 3 composers mentioned, Englund is my favorite and the most accessable - I have not heard anything I did not enjoy.
Sallinen is also very good, his music (for the most part) is also quite accessable and memorable. His symphonies however, are somewhat
of a mixed bag.
I found Kokonnen to be the antithesis of Englund and Sallinen. Quite abstract and not an easy listen at all - and lord knows I tried, he does have a fairly strong group of advocates..

[Dundonnell]

I commend the merits and advantages of retirement to you, Jeffrey, with all possible enthusiasm ;D ;D

[Vandermolen]

I commend the merits and advantages of retirement to you, Jeffrey, with all possible enthusiasm ;D ;D

More likely sacking Colin in view of the time spent on this forum!  ::)

[guest377]

I enjoy checking this forum daily... esp. the  comments.. 
Dave

[guest377]

I enjoy checking this forum daily... esp. the  comments.. 
Dave

esp. the "recent posts"

[cjvinthechair]

As an admirer of Tubin, but even more as an afficionado of choral music, I'd hate this thread to die without mentioning the 'Requiem for Fallen Soldiers', coupled with Symphony 10 on BIS.
Much dark, soulful music - do colleagues think this shows Tubin off well, or compares unfavourably with his orchestral work ?

[guest377]

I have the Requiem on LP and CD... the LP has a warmth to it that you don't get on the CD.

[ttle]

As an admirer of Tubin, but even more as an afficionado of choral music, I'd hate this thread to die without mentioning the 'Requiem for Fallen Soldiers', coupled with Symphony 10 on BIS.
Much dark, soulful music - do colleagues think this shows Tubin off well, or compares unfavourably with his orchestral work ?

The Requiem is one of Tubin's strongest pieces, immensely moving and beautiful. I would say that it complements the symphonies, showing (if needed) that Tubin's power does not rely entirely on symphonic structural processes and orchestral magic.

[dholling]

Another admirer here. My personal favorites are Symphonies 1, 2 'Legendary', 4, 8, and 10
Plus

Suite on Estonian Shepard Melodies for Piano
Sonata no. II
Variations on an Estonian Folk Tune for piano
Ballade for Piano and Violin
Violin Concerto no. II
Sinfonietta on Estonian Motifs (1940)
 ;)