Irvin Venyš, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Marek Štilec - Fibich: Symphony No. 2 - At Twilight - Idyll (2014) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 38: I. Allegro moderato
02. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 38: II. Adagio
03. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 38: III. Scherzo. Presto
04. Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 38: IV. Finale. Allegro energico
05. At Twilight, Op. 39
06. Selanka (Idyll), Op. 16


Zdenĕk Fibich was one of the most important Czech composers of the second half of the nineteenth century, after his Czech predecessor, Smetana, and near-contemporary, Dvořák. His Symphony No 2 in E flat major, Op 38 is one of his greatest orchestral works, holding in perfect balance the dual influences of the Czech Nationalist School (and particularly Dvořák) as well as Austro-German models such as Schumann, Weber and Wagner. Most of the main themes derive from some of his own piano pieces but they are integrated and developed in masterly fashion. At Twilight is a lusciously scored orchestral piece, whilst the Idyll is gently melancholic.

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