- Audio CD (Feb 13 1996)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Import
- Label: Polygram Records
- ASIN: B000001GP5
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Symphonic Overture Op. 13: Excelsior! |
| 2. Symphony No. 1 In F Major: 1. Tempo molto tranquillo - Allegro |
| 3. Symphony No. 1 In F Major: 2. Andante con moto |
| 4. Symphony No. 1 In F Major: 3. Allegro amabile |
| 5. Symphony No. 1 In F Major: 4. Allegro non tanto, ma con fuoco - Tranquillo |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Serenade In F Major, Op. 31: 1. Overtura: Allegrissimo |
| 2. Serenade In F Major, Op. 31: 2. Canzonetta: Tempo di valse, un poco tranquillo - (attacca) |
| 3. Serenade In F Major, Op. 31: 3. Scherzo: Presto - (attacca) |
| 4. Serenade In F Major, Op. 31: 4. Notturno: Andante sostenuto |
| 5. Serenade In F Major, Op. 31: 5. Finale: Tempo moderato |
| 6. Symphony No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 34: 1. Allegro energico |
| 7. Symphony No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 34: 2. Andante |
| 8. Symphony No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 34: 3. Scherzo: Allegro, ma non troppo presto |
| 9. Symphony No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 34: 4. Finale: Sostenuto - Allegro vivace |
Product Description
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) was a fine Swedish late-Romantic composer whose Serenade in F became a popular item on LP. Here it is again, along with his two Symphonies and a concert overture, in performances by an orchestra he directed for 15 years. This same conductor and orchestra made excellent recordings of these works for the BIS label, which are still highly enjoyable. But these remakes show similar fine sound and more refined, better-executed performances. Either recording will introduce you to a composer who never deserved his neglect. --Leslie Gerber
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Neeme Järvi is good - BUT Stig Westerberg is better
Aug 23 2007
By Hannibal
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Format:Audio CD
One has to applaud Neeme Järvi's championing the music of Wilhelm Stenhammar, but the lukewarm reception given by some of the critics here to Stenhammar's music can only be explained by their sole hearing of Järvi's ubiquitous interpretations and the "cool" and somewhat "mechanical" approach he takes.
To fully appreciate the magical beauty that lies in these scores (particularly the Second Symphony and the Serenade in F) one has to listen to them being conducted by the great Swedish conductor Stig Westerberg who brings out the rhapsodic beauty and tenderness that Järvi cannot, or simply, does not.
As a famous critic once said: "If you haven't heard Bruckner conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler, you haven't heard Bruckner." - Similarly, I say, "if you haven't heard Stenhammar conducted by Stig Westerberg, you haven't heard Stenhammar." - Search out Westerberg's recordings, and I'm sure you'll agree.
To fully appreciate the magical beauty that lies in these scores (particularly the Second Symphony and the Serenade in F) one has to listen to them being conducted by the great Swedish conductor Stig Westerberg who brings out the rhapsodic beauty and tenderness that Järvi cannot, or simply, does not.
As a famous critic once said: "If you haven't heard Bruckner conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler, you haven't heard Bruckner." - Similarly, I say, "if you haven't heard Stenhammar conducted by Stig Westerberg, you haven't heard Stenhammar." - Search out Westerberg's recordings, and I'm sure you'll agree.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderfully performed repertoire with a Brucknerian flavour
Sep 19 2004
By Giacomo C.
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Format:Audio CD
Jarvi and the Goteborgs Symfoniker give a committed and stirring account of all four pieces here. The recording is well done, no complaints about the sound.
The music of Stenhammar is not given the recognition it deserves - these are all strong works, well worth hearing. Especially if you love the symphonies of Bruckner, Stenhammar's two will certainly satisfy.
Whole heartedly recommeded to all lovers of late romantic symphonies.
The music of Stenhammar is not given the recognition it deserves - these are all strong works, well worth hearing. Especially if you love the symphonies of Bruckner, Stenhammar's two will certainly satisfy.
Whole heartedly recommeded to all lovers of late romantic symphonies.
13 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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More Superlatives, Please!!!
Mar 8 2006
By Robert Thomas
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Format:Audio CD
These works are monumental.
I make it my policy not to mention other reviewers in my reviews, but here I am forced to make an exception.
Amazon top 500 reviewer Melvyn Sobel refers to this music as 'derivitive' and 'uninspired'. In his quest to reach the top of the Amazon review list, I seriously doubt that he has invested the time needed to fully appreciate this music.
Fortunately, I have taken the time and listened many times to multiple recordings of Stenhammars inspired and original works.
An accurate description of this music is that yes, it does bear a resemblance to Bruckner, but I can name a dozen of other great composers where the Brucknerian influence can be acutely felt. The two main differences between Stenhammar and my beloved Bruckner is that the former employs stronger, more memorable thematic and melodic material (NOT weaker, as Mr. Sobel claims), and writes in a more elegant, less brutal vein.
If you commit to buying this CD, please take the time to listen at least several times before forming an opinion. These sprawling, gorgeous, lush symphonies will soon unfold and reveal themselves as worthy of standing side by side with the great works in the symphonic literature.
Can you live without these symphonies in your collection?
Don't risk it, if you value your soul.
Enjoy!
I make it my policy not to mention other reviewers in my reviews, but here I am forced to make an exception.
Amazon top 500 reviewer Melvyn Sobel refers to this music as 'derivitive' and 'uninspired'. In his quest to reach the top of the Amazon review list, I seriously doubt that he has invested the time needed to fully appreciate this music.
Fortunately, I have taken the time and listened many times to multiple recordings of Stenhammars inspired and original works.
An accurate description of this music is that yes, it does bear a resemblance to Bruckner, but I can name a dozen of other great composers where the Brucknerian influence can be acutely felt. The two main differences between Stenhammar and my beloved Bruckner is that the former employs stronger, more memorable thematic and melodic material (NOT weaker, as Mr. Sobel claims), and writes in a more elegant, less brutal vein.
If you commit to buying this CD, please take the time to listen at least several times before forming an opinion. These sprawling, gorgeous, lush symphonies will soon unfold and reveal themselves as worthy of standing side by side with the great works in the symphonic literature.
Can you live without these symphonies in your collection?
Don't risk it, if you value your soul.
Enjoy!
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