The Symphony Orchestra and Its Instruments (1959). Henry Cowell /unexpectedly conventional/

Early Cowell image via Wikipedia

I continue to be pulled into the lala orbit.

The latest discovery: The Symphony Orchestra and Its Instruments by the late Henry Cowell. I knew Cowell had taught but I'm surprised that such an unconventional composer would write for such an orthodox project.

I'm still listening but presumably there won't be any demonstrations of tone clusters or forearm piano effects.

I'm also impressed that lala would have this recording. It looks like what you might find in the LP bargain bin:
The Symphony Orchestra and Its...

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Update: I really wonder if this was composed by Cowell. It's also surprisingly boring to actually listen to.

Comments

[Kyle L]

I don't think that's Cowell. It doesn't sound like Cowell, and the album cover says "Based on excerpts from the music of Vaclav Nelhybel." If I had to guess, I'd say he might have conducted it.