Wiren / Iceland Symphony Orch: Orchestral Works - SUPER-AUDIO CD

Wiren / Iceland Symphony Orch: Orchestral Works - SUPER-AUDIO CD

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Title:

Orchestral Works

Artist:

Wiren / Iceland Symphony Orch

Label:

Chandos

Product Type:

SUPER-AUDIO CD

UPC:

095115519424

Genre:

Classical

Release Date:

2018-02-02

Number of Discs:

1

Additional Details:

HYBRID SACD

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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