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Nielsen was a high energy composer, perfectly suited to a “muscle” orchestra like the New York Philharmonic. Listening to these two performance we are reminded
Between its Nielsen cycle with the New York Philharmonic and
These are strong, exciting performances of symphonies that demand the sort of bold muscularity in their execution that these artists offer. In Alan Gilbert’s hands
This third and, sadly, last entry in Dacapo’s Riisager Symphonic
When was the last time a composer in residence at a major orchestra produced three first-rate pieces? Here is your answer. Magnus Lindberg is unquestionably
Adam Fischer and his Danish National Chamber Orchestra use modern
The five works presented in this second volume of the Riisager “Symphonic Edition” reflect the composer’s neoclassical leanings: specifically, you can readily detect the motoric
Let’s not mince words. This is a great disc. The
The New York Philharmonic is a powerhouse orchestra, Nielsen is a powerhouse symphonist, and Alan Gilbert revels in the music’s energy and dynamism. I had
Vagn Holmboe’s three chamber symphonies span the latter half of his career, from 1951 to 1970. They are wonderful works: sophisticated, tightly contracted, imaginatively scored,
