Jack Beeson (Symphony No. 1)

Best known for his numerous operas such as Dr. Heidegger's Fountain of Youth, the composer Jack Beeson was a student at Eastman School of Music and later with Bela Bartok.
His Symphony No. 1 doesn't appear to have any programmatic structure. Just three solid movements composed with a striking balance of expressive dissonance and vital melody. It's a wonder that we don't hear more of Beeson's instrumental music in recordings and centers for performance.
Performed by the Polish National Radio Orchestra
Conducted by William Strickland
This recording is available on the Citadel label through Foothill Records: www.foothillrec...
Artwork by Lee Krasner (1908-1984)