Spohr: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 / Walter, Slovak State Philharmonic

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Louis Spohr's innovative approach to symphonic writing began with the programmatic Symphony No. 4 (8555398) and was further broadened by Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 121 which he subtitled "The Earthly and Divine in Human Life". Jettisoning traditional symphonic form, this work is in effect a daring symphonic poem in three movements with a small orchestra representing the "divine" and the full orchestra the "earthly". The more traditional Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 137 - enshrining both tragic lament and sweet serenade - enables us to compare Spohr the innovator with Spohr the formalist.



Product Description:


  • Catalog Number: 8555527


  • UPC: 747313552726


  • Label: Naxos


  • Composer: Louis Spohr


  • Conductor: Alfred Walter


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra