Description
Hugo Alfvén: Symphony No. 1 & Orchestral Works Vol. 1 by Naxos CD
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- UPC: 730099496223
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Brand Name: Naxos
- MPN: 8.553962
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic / Scandinavian / Orchestral
- Composer: Hugo Alfvén (1872 – 1960)
- Conductor: Niklas Willén
- Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
- Release Year: 1998
Product Features
- Format: CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio)
- Recording Mode: DDD (Full Digital)
- Total Playing Time: 70:32
- Recording Location: Henry Wood Hall, Glasgow
- Language Support: English, German, and French text included
Overview
Dive into the rich musical heritage of Sweden with this first volume of Hugo Alfvén's orchestral works. Hugo Alfvén is celebrated as a composer who truly captured the spirit of his country, blending sophisticated orchestration with an intimate knowledge of Swedish folk music. This collection features his powerful Symphony No. 1 in F minor, the lively Uppsala Rhapsody, and the enchanting suite from The Mountain King. Performed with virtuoso flair by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra under the direction of Niklas Willén, these recordings offer a journey through music that ranges from melancholic and turbulent to jubilantly exuberant.
Interesting Facts
- The Spirit of Sweden: Hugo Alfvén is regarded as a quintessential representative of the Swedish spirit, deeply influenced by his travels throughout Europe and his love for folk traditions.
- Multi-Talented Artist: Beyond music, Alfvén was an accomplished water-colourist who at one point considered a career as a professional painter.
- Literary Talents: He was also known as an engaging writer, proving his creative talents spanned multiple disciplines.
- Richard Strauss Comparison: Alfvén’s painterly instincts and flair for orchestration have led music critics to compare his style to that of Richard Strauss.
- Cover Art Heritage: The cover features the painting "The Princess and the Trolls" by John Bauer, a famous Swedish illustrator known for his folklore and mythology themes.
Track Listing
- Festspel, Op. 25 (Festival Overture) (5:29)
Suite from Bergakungen (The Mountain King)
- Scene: Besvärjelse (Invocation) (3:38)
- Trollflickans dans (Dance of the Troll Maiden) (6:11)
- Sommarregn (Summer Rain) (2:08)
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Vallflickans dans (Dance of the Shepherd Girl) (4:03)
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Uppsalarapsodi, Op. 24 (Swedish Rhapsody No. 2) (10:58)
Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 7
- Grave – Allegro con brio (13:17)
- Andante (8:18)
- Allegro molto scherzando (6:53)
- Allegro ma non troppo (9:18)
Publishers
- Label: Naxos
- Copyright: ℗ 1998 HNH International Ltd. © 1998 HNH International Ltd.
- Music Notes: Sven Kruckenberg
- Production: Produced and Engineered by Tim Handley
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