A nice little piece by Imants Kalniņš, a living Latvian composer who has written in a range of styles from symphonies to rock opera!
Hakon Borresen – Symphony No. 2 in A Major “The Sea” Op. 7 (1904)
May 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
Even as someone who has a particular love for Scandinavian music of the early 20th century, I must confess that Hakon Borresen is not a composer who was familiar to me. Enjoy this symphony of his as you watch the sun set on an alien world…
Wilhelm Stenhammar Symphony No.2
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I love music of the late Romantic era, and Swedish composers in particular. Here is Wilhelm Stenhammar’s Symphony No.2 in G minor op.34 from 1911.
Richard Strauss, Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome
May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In the category of quasi-Biblical music from my favorite era, here is music by Richard Strauss!
Geirr Tveitt – Sun God Symphony Op. 81
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When a composer whose music I enjoy also touches on a religious theme, that’s all the more reason to share it, right? But in fact, Tveitt’s ideology, reflected in this piece and others, is disturbing and definitely worth discussing. It reflects the tendency to reject not only Judaism but also Christianity (so intimately connected with [...]
Uuno Klami – Symphony No. 2 Op. 35 (1945)
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A Finnish composer of the 20th century who deserves to be more widely listened to.
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger – Symphony No. 2 in E Flat Major “The Journey on Southerly Winds” (1910)
April 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Another example of the hauntingly beautiful and melodic symphonic music produced in Sweden in the early 20th century.
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