Alnæs, Eyvind: Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 2
CDS 1084-2 Eyvind Alnæs (1872-1932): Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op 7; Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op 45. Latvian National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Terje Mikkelsen.
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This recording is released on Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format. SACD provides the precision of digital technology while retaining the warmth of analog sound.
Eyvind Alnæs' place in the history of Norwegian music has first and foremost been secured by his many beautiful songs. The two symphonies presented to a modern audience for the first time on this disc will compel us to re-evaluating our image of the composer.
Symphony No.1 - Allegro Patetico
Symphony No.1 - Adagio
Symphony No.2 - Allegro Moderato
Symphony No.2 - Molto Lento