Emil Hartmann: Nordic Folk Dances; Hakon Jarl; A Carnival Feast (2006)

The music of Emil Hartmann (1838-1896) has been mostly forgotten outside of Denmark; two of the three works performed here are claimed to be receiving their world-premiere recordings. Yet the rediscovery of the late Romantic repertoire continues as modernist scolding of audiences loses its force, and distinctive recordings like this one result. Hartmann traveled around Europe from his small country, and his music shows a variety of influences. But he adds something to each. The opening Nordic Folk Dances (apparently ... Read More

The music of Emil Hartmann (1838-1896) has been mostly forgotten outside of Denmark; two of the three works performed here are claimed to be receiving their world-premiere recordings. Yet the rediscovery of the late Romantic repertoire continues as modernist scolding of audiences loses its force, and distinctive recordings like this one result. Hartmann traveled around Europe from his small country, and his music shows a variety of influences. But he adds something to each. The opening Nordic Folk Dances (apparently published separately, but with much in common) have a delightful way of sounding superficially like Mendelssohn (sample the "Old Memories" minuet, track 2) until you tune in more closely and notice the overlaid heraldic horns, the sensitively handled mode mixtures, the little rhythmic subtleties that mark the music as Scandinavian, and as a product of its own time. The Copenhagen Philharmonic under Bo Holten is as graceful as could be desired here, but the massive symphonic poem Hakon Jari,... Read Less

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