Wyn Morris
Although not regarded as one of the celebrity conductors of his age, Wyn Morris earned the gratitude of musicians and audiences alike for his pioneering work in the Mahler oeuvre. Although his recordings now have competing, and often superior alternatives, they remain in the catalog for study and enjoyment. Aside from Mahler, Morris has paid special attention to Beethoven, treating that composer to keen-edged interpretations that evoked considerable excitement. Little doubt exists that Morris' experiences with George Szell contributed to the precision and urgency of his conducting. Morris studied at the Royal Academy of Music before undertaking further training with Igor Markevitch at the Salzburg Mozarteum. When only in his mid-twenties, Morris founded the Welsh Symphony Orchestra and was its music director until 1957. When studying in America at Tanglewood, Morris was awarded the Koussevitsky Memorial Prize. Impressed by the talents of the 28-year-old conductor, George Szell extended an invitation to Morris to come to Cleveland to aid him in Cleveland Orchestra rehearsals and to direct the Orpheus Choir and the Cleveland Chamber Symphony. Although Szell had a reputation as a severe taskmaster, he was also ready to share his unsurpassed knowledge with young musicians willing to apply themselves to learning. The experience proved seminal to Morris, grounding him in a disciplined approach to performance. When he returned to the United Kingdom in 1960, Morris became music director of the Royal National Eisteddfod in Wales, holding that post until 1962. The following year, his career moved forward when he made his London debut as a conductor with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Hired by his alma mater, Morris was made a fellow by the Royal Academy of Music in 1964. A year later, he established the London Symphonica, a move that enabled him to present in concert (and record) the symphonies of Mahler. Indeed, the electricity generated by the concerts fed demand for the recordings that followed. Two choral conducting appointments brought Morris to the Royal Choral in 1968 and to the celebrated Huddersfield Choral Society from 1969 to 1974. Together with the Mahler symphonies, Morris recorded the composer's Das klagende Lied and Des Knaben Wunderhorn (the latter with Janet Baker and Geraint Evans). The Beethoven Piano Concertos No. 2 and No. 4 recorded with Charles Rosen are also worthy interpretations.
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Discography
19 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Mahler: Symphony No.5
Wyn Morris, Symphonica Of London
Klassiek - Released by ImpDigital on 1 jan. 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 - Beethoven: Grosse Fuge
Klassiek - Released by imp on 1 jan. 1992
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos.3 "Eroica" & 8 – Morris
Wyn Morris, London Symphony Orchestra
Klassiek - Released by Musical Concepts on 13 okt. 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Symfonieën - Released by LSO Live on 1 jan. 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
David Golub, Wyn Morris, London Symphony Orchestra
Klassiek - Released by LSO Live on 1 jan. 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6
Wyn Morris, London Symphony Orchestra
Klassiek - Released by imp on 1 jan. 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Symfonieën - Released by LSO Live on 1 jan. 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven Symphony No 6
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by Hallmark on 1 jan. 2000
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Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Concerto for Piano & Orchestra No. 2
David Golub, Wyn Morris, London Symphony Orchestra
Klassiek - Released by imp on 1 jan. 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven Favourites
London Symphony Orchestra, The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Wyn Morris, Jaime Laredo
Klassiek - Released by Hallmark on 1 jan. 1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Viel Classical: The Greatest Composers (Beethoven & Mozart - Essentials)
Vlado Perlemuter, Wyn Morris, London Symphony Orchestra
Klassiek - Released by Viel Classical on 14 nov. 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Wagner: Das Liebesmahl der Apostel
Symphonica Of London, Ambrosian Male Voice Chorus, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by CarltonClassics on 1 jan. 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphony No. 10
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by Maestoso on 1 jan. 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by Maestoso on 1 jan. 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by Maestoso on 1 jan. 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Wyn Morris, London Symphony Orchestra
Klassiek - Released by Maestoso on 1 jan. 1997
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Rhapsody On A Theme Paganini
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by Maestoso on 1 jan. 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris, David Golub
Klassiek - Released by CarltonClassics on 1 jan. 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beethoven: Concert Classics
London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris
Klassiek - Released by Maestoso on 1 jan. 1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo