Osmosis - Spohr, Onslow: Nonets (2010)

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01. Nonet in A Minor, Op. 77: I. Allegro spirituoso
02. Nonet in A Minor, Op. 77: II. Scherzo. Agitato
03. Nonet in A Minor, Op. 77: III. Tema con variazioni. Andantino con moto
04. Nonet in A Minor, Op. 77: IV. Finale. Largo, Allegretto quasi Allegro
05. Nonet in F Major, Op. 31: I. Allegro
06. Nonet in F Major, Op. 31: II. Allegro. Scherzo, Trio I, Trio II
07. Nonet in F Major, Op. 31: III. Adagio
08. Nonet in F Major, Op. 31: IV. Finale. Vivace

In this recording Ramée present two pieces of early romantic music for wind ensemble. Spohr's nonet of 1813 is the first written for this particular combination of instruments and makes conscious use of the distinctive qualities and idiosyncrasies of each.

Onslow's nonet (recorded for the first time on historical instruments) is startling from the very first bar! The force and volume of his opening declamation, the virtuosity of the violin's first flourishes, and the enormous range in each of the parts give the piece a distinctly 'modern' feel. By comparison with Spohr's nonet this piece is the child of a different Zeitgeist.

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