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Groven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 / Szilvay, Kristiansand Symphony
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Groven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 / Szilvay, Kristiansand Symphony

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Details

Composer
GROVEN: EIVIND
Artist
Szilvay
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
May 22, 2020
Catalog #
8573871
UPC
747313387175

About

Many interwar Norwegian composers tried to create a new national music by combining elements of authentic folk music with new techniques. Eivind Groven was considered one of the most innovative composers in this quest, integrating the structure of folk dances from his rural upbringing into familiar formal principles. Both symphonies make use of techniques of so-called ‘progressive transformation’, which led fellow composer Arne Nordheim to declare: ‘While others made instrumentations of folk tunes, Groven created sounds, for example in his [two] symphonies which, in my opinion, are quite unique.’ Eivind Groven’s symphonies have been recorded before, though this is the first time they have appeared together on a single album. The expressive eloquence and approachability of both of these symphonies means that such relative neglect is deeply unfair. Peter Szilvay is one of the most sought-after of Norwegian conductors, his career developing quickly after his acclaimed final diploma exam with the Norwegian radio orchestra and his award as ‘Conductor of the Year’ in Oslo in 1999. He has conducted most of the leading Norwegian orchestras and with the Norwegian Opera and ballet, his repertoire stretching from Beethoven to the late Romantics and as an enthusiastic ambassador for contemporary composers, having premiered over 160 pieces.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Andante quasi cantabile 06:19
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Andante quasi cantabile
    Duration
    06:19
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay
  2. 2 II. Allegro 05:49
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay
  3. 3 III. Largo 07:43
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Largo
    Duration
    07:43
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay
  4. 4 IV. Allegro ma non troppo 06:02
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    06:02
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay
  5. 5 I. Allegro moderato 08:06
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    08:06
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay
  6. 6 II. Andante 11:02
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    11:02
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay
  7. 7 III. Allegro 10:09
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    10:09
    Composer
    Eivind Groven
    Ensemble
    Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Peter Szilvay