Alfvén, Hugo: Orchestral Suites
CDS 1012-2 Hugo Alfvén (1872-1960): En bygdesaga, Op. 53; Synnöve Solbakken, Op. 50. Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans-Peter Frank (Op. 53); Norrköping Symphony Orchestra conducted by Harry Damgaard (Op. 50).
A re-release of the world premiere recording of symphonic poems by Alfvén. The music gives a vivid illustration of dark, poetic dramas, in the typical Alfvén style. The very attractive painting on the cover is also by Alfvén, who as a young man considered becoming a painter.
"Despite its unexpansive size, there is a bigness about the Second that is one of its most remarkable features. As in the Concert Piece, the solo writing is masterly and, unlike many concertos written by violinist-composers, does not sacrifice substance for display." - MusicWeb
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