Symphony No 2 / Four Shakespeare Preludes
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JOACHIN RAFF
Symphony No 2 / Four Shakespeare Preludes
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Neeme Jarvi
[ Chandos SACD / Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Friday 1 February 2013
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Well crafted, with brilliant orchestration and strong melodies, the works of Raff were very highly regarded during his lifetime. In fact, he was one of the most widely performed and influential musicians of his day - some even ranked him with Wagner and Brahms.
"Järvi's fleet performance [of the Symphony] avoids portentousness, but never makes the music seem convincingly memorable. The Four Shakespeare Preludes, concert overtures in effect, are much more interesting...brilliant showpieces, which really ought to be heard more regularly in the concert hall." (Guardian)
"Järvi and his Suisse Romande players seem to be having a whale of a time, or least that's the impression that these extremely vital performances suggest...a perfect place to dip a toe into Raffian waters." (Gramophone)
Tracks:
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 140
The Tempest, WoO 49: Orchestral Prelude
Macbeth, WoO 50: Orchestral Prelude
Romeo and Juliet, WoO 51: Orchestral Prelude
Othello, WoO 52: Orchestral Prelude
