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From the Archives with Frank Byrne

From The Archives - Surprise Symphonies - The Two B's

By Frank Byrne,
Sam Wisman
Published August 11, 2021 at 10:54 AM CDT
Composers Samuel Barber and Sir Arnold Bax
Composers Samuel Barber and Sir Arnold Bax

This week, host Frank Byrne features more "Surprise Symphonies" with youthful works by Samuel Barber and Sir Arnold Bax. One symphony established the composer’s reputation – the other was almost never premiered.

Compositions and Recordings

First Symphony, Op. 9
by Samuel Barber
Michael Stern and The Kansas City Symphony
From the 2021 album One Movement Symphonies

Spring Fire, Symphony
by Sir Arnold Bax
Vernon Handley and The Royal Philharmonic

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Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
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Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman is the Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.
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