Sir Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra - Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 (2013) Hi-Res

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Title: Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3
Year Of Release: 2013
Label: LSO Live
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC 24bit-96kHz / FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:04:53
Total Size: 1.4 Gb / 275 Mb
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Tracklist:

1. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The Four Temperaments": I. Allegro collerico (Choleric) 09:09
2. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The Four Temperaments": II. Allegro comodo e flemmatico (Phlegmatic) 04:15
3. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The Four Temperaments": III. Andante malincolico (Melancholic) 09:53
4. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The Four Temperaments": IV. Allegro sanguineo - Marziale (Sanguine) 07:47
5. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27, FS 60 "Sinfonia espansiva": I. Allegro espansivo 12:44
6. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27, FS 60 "Sinfonia espansiva": II. Andante pastorale 05:17
7. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27, FS 60 "Sinfonia espansiva": III. Allegretto un poco 06:28
8. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27, FS 60 "Sinfonia espansiva": IV. Finale. Allegro 09:20

Performers:
Lucy Hall (soprano)
Marcus Farnsworth (baritone)
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis

With this eagerly awaited recording of Symphonies 2 & 3, Sir Colin Davis completes his enlightening Nielsen symphony cycle. The first title in the series, Symphonies Nos.4 & 5, was Editor's Choice in Gramophone and Orchestral Choice of the Month in BBC Music Magazine. The second, with Symphonies 1 & 6 was awarded CD of the Week in the Sunday Times.

Nielsen's second symphony was inspired by a naïve but vivid painting representing the four temperaments of the human personality. Adopting these defining characters for each of the symphony's movements Nielsen realised a sonic depiction of emotion. His third symphony, the most openly Danish of his symphonies, portrays spaciousness, power and vitality and is considered his greatest international achievement.