Nielsen: The Symphonies / Helios Overture / Saga-Drom / Pan and Syrinx
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CARL NIELSEN
Nielsen: The Symphonies / Helios Overture / Saga-Drom / Pan and Syrinx
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Osmo Vanska
[ BIS / 3 CD Box Set ]
Release Date: Friday 1 October 2010
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Includes previously unreleased recordings of concert overtures Helios and Saga-Dream, and the 'pastoral scene' Pan and Syrinx with the Lahti Symphony orchestra.
The performance of the Fourth was described as 'of great character and fire' in International Record Review, the recording of Symphony No.5 called 'a first choice, full of intensity' in BBC Music Magazine
"Abundantly characterful readings‚ studded with stimulating observations...aficionados should waste no time in meeting this searching newcomer's acquaintance and I eagerly look forward to future instalments in the series"
(Gramophone April 2002 on Symphonies 1 & 6)
"This is a compelling box, offering a Nielsen cycle of uncommon distinction and authority. It would be hard to better Vänskä's performances not least for their consistency. BIS has a deserved reputation for the quality of its recorded sound and these discs are in the finest traditions of the house. There's good bloom on the sound and just the right amount of resonance and, above all, the sound is crystal clear, allowing an abundance of detail to register very naturally. The sound is completely truthful and realistic and there's an impressive dynamic range, which allows the biggest climaxes to register thrillingly.
Collectors who have not yet sampled Osmo Vänskä in Nielsen should hasten to make good that omission by investing in this excellent set."
(Bargain of the Month MusicWeb June 2011)
Tracks:
Symphonies Nos 1 - 6
Helios Overture
Saga-Drom
Pan and Syrinx
