http://disqus.com/people/60bd588259e7b752263b8a932ea77b9f/enTue, 28 Oct 2008 02:12:53 -0000http://naxos.disqus.com/podcast_alan_hovhaness_symphony_no_63_8220loon_lake8221/#comment-33379121st I was lucky enough to hear a bit of Alan Hovhaness' Symphony # 63 on XM <br> radio recently. (Thank God for XM and those that invented it). <br> <br> 2nd I listened to this little lesson about a few pieces of his and was amazed and <br> satisfied to learn a little about his life. I hope to hear the entire piece (sym <br> #63) on line.<br><br><br> the bit of music I did hear remnded me of A variation on a theme by Thomas Tallas, by Rahpe vaughn Williams; an English composer. The music is polyphonic and abstract; it just flows. It is beauty. Listen to it.<br><br> O was happy to learn about Mr. Hovhaness, as I know little bouat modern American composers...Danny Elfman, John Williams, Phillip Glass, Vangelis, and Hans Zimmer. Ok, maybe a few of these guys are not American, but they are modern and greatl; in my opinion. Take some time to listeb to wonderful Classical, Opera, and Jazz. You will be amazed.<br><br> Chuck Mazzarella <a href="http://www.lulu.com/chuckmazzarella" rel="nofollow">www.lulu.com/chuckmazzarella</a>chuck mazzarellaTue, 28 Oct 2008 02:12:53 -0000