Two of the most innovative and influential composers in the early years of Romanticism were Hector Berlioz and Carl Maria von Weber, who are both represented on this exceptional Hyperion release by Andrew Manze and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. The major offering is Berlioz's second symphony, Harold en Italie, which was based on Lord Byron's poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage . A programmatic work of considerable power and originality, though lacking the bizarre imagery that is found in the Symphonie fantastique, Harold ...
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Two of the most innovative and influential composers in the early years of Romanticism were Hector Berlioz and Carl Maria von Weber, who are both represented on this exceptional Hyperion release by Andrew Manze and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. The major offering is Berlioz's second symphony, Harold en Italie, which was based on Lord Byron's poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage . A programmatic work of considerable power and originality, though lacking the bizarre imagery that is found in the Symphonie fantastique, Harold en Italie is a fascinating hybrid of a viola concerto and a Romantic symphony, as well as an important forerunner to the Lisztian symphonic poem. Violist Lawrence Power is quite passionate and prominent in this studio performance, and his solo passages have a vibrant presence that is almost palpable. The other featured work on the program is Weber's Aufforderung zum Tanz (Invitation to the Dance) in Berlioz's sparkling orchestration, a concert favorite based on a rondo for...
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
