Artist: Wiren / Iceland Symphony Orch
Title: Orchestral Works
Condition:
Format: SACD
Release Date: 2018
Label: Chandos
UPC: 095115519424
Genre: Classical Artists
Details
1. I. Allegro
2. II. Adagio
3. III. Allegro Molto
4. I. Preludium
5. II. Andante Espressivo
6. III. Scherzo
7. IV. Marcia
8. I. Moderato
9. II. Allegro Moderato
10. III. Andantino
11. IV. Allegro Moderato
12. I. Molto Allegro Ad Energico
13. II. Andante Espressivo
14. III. Molto Allegro
Bright and lively music from the Swedish composer Dag Wiren is unveiled here in surround-sound by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Rumon Gamba, only a few years after the completion of their Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed series devoted to the neglected orchestral treasures of Vincent d'Indy. In this unique recording Gamba uses the large body of a full symphonic string section, rather than the somewhat smaller-scale chamber orchestra setup that has tended to be used for this music in the past. The effect is a more complete expression of the wit and strength of these works. Designed to 'entertain and amuse,' as the composer put it in a note, the widely popular Serenade for Strings is here given an even more brilliant and powerful touch. Other, lesser-known works on the album similarly showcase a composer of fascinating range, who could write light and humorous pieces such as the Sinfonietta and the lively Symphony No. 3, as well as powerful rhythmical, and serious works, of which the later Divertimento is an example.
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