Hanson, Howard 1896-1981

Piano music by Howard Hanson( )

5 editions published between 2000 and 2005 and held by 411 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Merry Mount by Howard Hanson( )

17 editions published between 1934 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Symphony no. 2, op. 30 (Romantic) Lament for Beowulf by Howard Hanson( Recording )

11 editions published between 1958 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Symphonic sketches by G. W Chadwick( )

12 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Symphony #3 ; Elegy ; Lament for Beowulf by Howard Hanson( )

9 editions published between 1991 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Hanson described his symphony as "large-proportioned" and "full-throated"--True estimates of melodic curves, dynamic thrusts, and ripeness of color that yield a music of discernment and craftsmanship. Tonality is the king in this musical court, dressed in modal array. One senses a religious fervor throughout the score. It has emotional impact; it rings true. In the Hanson symphony there is no false posturing. It is music with a wonderful rapport of style, finish, and romantic beauty. The Elegy in Memory of My Friend Serge Koussevitzky represents a long and productive association between Hanson and the Boston Symphony. A suave, flowing theme for strings opens the Elegy and at once sets the mood of the work. Although scoring for full orchestra, Hanson treats his musical forces with the utmost economy. Dramatic utterances in which the brass figure prominently alternate with warmly expressive string writing. The work swells to a mighty climax and concludes in a hushed phrase played by the upper strings. The Lament for Beowulf was, in the words of the composer, "to realize in the music the austerity and stoicism and the heroic atmosphere of the poem. This is true Anglo-Saxon poetry and may well serve as a basis for music composed by an American ..." Musically, the work follows the text, the following précis of which Hanson provides: "There is a brief picture of the great burial mound by the sea on which the funeral pyre of the hero is built. A great beacon mound is constructed and on it are placed the trophies of the hero, mementos of his famous battles and victories. The women lament as the mound is built by the warriors. Then follows an episode in which the wife of the hero and her handmaidens voice their grief. The young warriors in a group surround the bier of their dead king and tell of his prowess. The work ends with the eulogy of the great hero." - Booklet in container

Symphony no. 1 in E minor, opus 21 : Nordic by Howard Hanson( )

35 editions published between 1928 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Serenade for flute and piano by Howard Hanson( )

36 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Music of Howard Hanson : Volume one by Howard Hanson( )

7 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Symphony no. 4, op. 34 : "Requiem" ; Serenade for flute, harp and strings, op. 35 ; Lament for Beowulf : op. 25 ; Pastorale for oboe, harp and strings, op. 38 ; Suite from the opera "Merry Mount" : op. 31 by Howard Hanson( Recording )

9 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Organ concerto by Howard Hanson( )

3 editions published in 2006 and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide