The rudimentary symphonies of Johann Ernst Hartmann the Elder may be charming artifacts of early Classicism -- comparable to works produced by Sammartini, the Mannheim School, or other practitioners of the nascent form -- but they are not especially interesting beyond their historical aspects. Perhaps due to an obligation to fill gaps in their repertoire of eighteenth century Danish symphonies, Lars Ulrik Mortensen and Concerto Copenhagen lavish Hartmann's four quaint works with fine period style, original instrumentation, ...
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The rudimentary symphonies of Johann Ernst Hartmann the Elder may be charming artifacts of early Classicism -- comparable to works produced by Sammartini, the Mannheim School, or other practitioners of the nascent form -- but they are not especially interesting beyond their historical aspects. Perhaps due to an obligation to fill gaps in their repertoire of eighteenth century Danish symphonies, Lars Ulrik Mortensen and Concerto Copenhagen lavish Hartmann's four quaint works with fine period style, original instrumentation, and, perhaps most important of all, abundant enthusiasm. Their refined techniques, splendid timbres, and expressive playing make this CD a pleasant experience, and they almost convince the listener that the music itself is as exceptional as their interpretations. But Hartmann's symphonies produce few surprises: his melodies are predictably extended through fortspinnung, his rhythms are regular, and his modulations rarely stray from tonic-dominant relationships. Some may find...
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