Danish National Symphony Orchestra / DR, Thomas Dausgaard - Langgaard, R: Symphony No. 1 'Klippepastoraler' (Pastoral of the Rocks) (2008) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Symphony No. 1, "Klippepastoraler" (Pastorals of the Rocks): I. Braendinger og Solglimt (Surf and Glimpses of Sun): Maestoso
02. Symphony No. 1, "Klippepastoraler" (Pastorals of the Rocks): II. Fjeldblomster (Mountain Flowers): Lento
03. Symphony No. 1, "Klippepastoraler" (Pastorals of the Rocks): III. Sagn (Legend): Lento
04. Symphony No. 1, "Klippepastoraler" (Pastorals of the Rocks): IV. Opad Fjeldet (Mountain Ascent): Marcato - Andante e con espressione - Tempo I
05. Symphony No. 1, "Klippepastoraler" (Pastorals of the Rocks): V. Livsmod (Courage): Maestoso allargando



Rued Langgaard completed his first symphony at the age of just 17. No Danish composer had hitherto written such an ambitious, demanding, long symphony, and indeed it was described as unplayable. However, in 1913 it was given its first performance with great success by the Berlin Philharmonic under Max Fiedler. Langgaard’s models were Tchaikovsky, Wagner and Bruckner, but the work exhibits striking, original features and offers a rich journey from the foot of the mountain where the surf breaks against the rocks until one reaches the magnificent, wide view at the summit.

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