Spohr: Symphony No. 3, Op.78 in E Minor / Symphony No. 6 in G Major, Op. 116 ('Historical')

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LOUIS SPOHR
Spohr: Symphony No. 3, Op.78 in E Minor / Symphony No. 6 in G Major, Op. 116 ('Historical')
Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Alfred Walter

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Release Date: Monday 17 October 2016

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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) was seen in his day as a worthy successor to Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, and completed his Third Symphony whilst at the apex of his personal and professional life. This is reflected in a forward-looking, confident and compelling work which sublimely balances mood and atmosphere, including a passionate Larghetto and a joyous, life-affirming Finale. In his Sixth Symphony, Spohr drew inspiration for each movement from a different musical era; from the music of Bach and Handel in the first movement through to the finale 'The Very Latest Period', a lively and sardonic satire on what Spohr felt to be the superficial and flashy compositional style of the time.

Tracks:

Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78

I. Andante grave - Allegro
II. Larghetto
III. Scherzo - Trio
IV. Finale: Allegro

Symphony No. 6 in G Major, Op. 116 Historische Symphonie im Styl und Geschmack 4 verschiedener Zeitabschnitte"

I. Bach-Händel'sche Periode (1720): Largo grave - Allegro moderato
II. Haydn-Mozart'sche Periode (1780): Larghetto
III. Beethoven'sche Periode (1810): Scherzo
IV. Allerneueste Periode (1840): Allegro vivace