Moyzes: Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Slovak, Slovak Radio Symphony

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
February 8, 2019
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MOYZES, ALEXANDER
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Slovak
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 08, 2019
    • UPC
      747313365470
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8573654
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Andante: Un poco tenuto e molto espressivo

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák

    2. II. Andante con moto

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák

    3. III. Allegro con brio

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák

    4. I. Adagio - Allegro - Adagio

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák

    5. II. Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák

    6. III. Larghetto: Molto espressivo

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák

    7. IV. Andante tranquillo: Allegro

      Composer: Alexander Moyzes

      Ensemble: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Ladislav Slovák


Alexander Moyzes is considered one of the leading composers of his generation, his style skillfully fusing inspiration from both his Slovakian heritage and contemporary European trends. The premiere of his Ninth Symphony took place in 1971, only three years after the Soviet-led invasion of his homeland, and the work’s dark and dramatic atmosphere depicts the tragedy and hopelessness of this period. By contrast, the serene colors of the Tenth Symphony avoid political connotations, and the piece is stylistically typical of the composer’s last decade in its technical virtuosity, formal elegance and brilliant artistic design. The Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra was established in 1929 as the first professional symphony orchestra in Slovakia. The orchestra is currently led by conductor Mario Kosik.