Double Play Circuit Board & Symphony No.1 - High-Performance Electronic Components for DIY Projects & Audio Equipment Repair

Oh My God! Dramatic, powerful themes, forceful, almost threatening. Natural development throughout, the entire first movement easily flowing from one section to another.The second movement is sublime, gorgeous, truly a painful eulogy. Very sad, almost tearful. Beautiful throughout, and such a contrast from the other movements, like the third movement of the 9th. It’s a long section—12 minutes—without any dramatic shifts. I would ordinarily complain that such a piece “doesn’t go anywhere,” but this is so sublime that it’s just fine for it to stay in place. This movement alone would make the entire symphony well worthwhile. But then, so do each of the others.The third movement starts oddly, with a whistle, then breaks into a theme that makes me envision the Hulk clomping towards me. It invokes fear. More melodic than the other movements, not as dramatic as the first, and much shorter, but with its own character and definitely earning its place in this wonderful work.The final movement brings us back to the first, repeating not only themes but the same dramatic mood. Again, the term “threatening” comes to mind. McTee creates a perfect circle, the middle movements providing exciting detours before the work winds its way back to its main character: The forceful, emphatic mood that ultimately defines the symphony.Clearly, I could not recommend this symphony more highly.By the way, it’s conducted by Leonard Slatkin, who is my favorite living composer. He’s her husband!