Enescu: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3

On this CD:

1. Symphony, No.1 in E flat, Op.13
Composed by George Enescu
Performed by BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky

2. Suite No. 3 in D major for orchestra, Op. 27 "Villageoise"
Composed by George Enescu
Performed by BBC Philharmonic Orchestra with Marios Argiros
Conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky

Editorial Reviews
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All of Enescu's symphonies are French in style--that is to say they have three movements instead of four, and with a motto theme that recurs across the various movements. The First is a vital and enthusiastic work, ebulliently scored for a large orchestra. It's practically unknown--for no apparent reason other than the fact that it doesn't sound like one of the ever-popular Romanian Rhapsodies. The Third Suite is a very late piece, one of Enescu's last. In it, he indulges himself in feelings of youthful nostalgia and illustrates village scenes from his childhood in Romania. It's music of great poetry and depth, and listening to it is almost like eavesdropping on a private memory. These performances are excellent, as is the sound. --David Hurwitz

Tracks:

Symphony No. 1 in B minor: Allegro non troppo
Symphony No. 1 in B minor: Andante sostenuto assai
Molto vivace
Symphony No. 1 in B minor: Allegro spirituoso
Symphony No. 2 in A major, Op. 27: Pastorale
Symphony No. 2 in A major, Op. 27: Andante
Symphony No. 2 in A major, Op. 27: Scherso
Symphony No. 2 in A major, Op. 27: Finale

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Enescu: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Enescu: Symphony No. 2 / Romanian Rhapsody No. 2
Enescu: Symphony No.3 / First Romanian Rhapsody

ASIN: B000000B0E
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

Symphony No.1 Assez vif rythme
Symphony No.1 Lent
Symphony No.1 Vif et vigoureux
Suite No.3 Rural Springtime
Children playing outdoors
The old house in the sunset
Moonlight on the river
Rustic dances

Amazon.com

All of Enescu's symphonies are French in style--that is to say they have three movements instead of four, and with a motto theme that recurs across the various movements. The First is a vital and enthusiastic work, ebulliently scored for a large orchestra. It's practically unknown--for no apparent reason other than the fact that it doesn't sound like one of the ever-popular Romanian Rhapsodies. The Third Suite is a very late piece, one of Enescu's last. In it, he indulges himself in feelings of youthful nostalgia and illustrates village scenes from his childhood in Romania. It's music of great poetry and depth, and listening to it is almost like eavesdropping on a private memory. These performances are excellent, as is the sound. --David Hurwitz

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