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AlfvA©n: The Prodigal Son Suite/Symphony No. 2

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Alfvén: The Prodigal Son Suite/Symphony No. 2
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StudioNaxos
Release DateOctober 16, 2001
UPC Code747313507221
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Tracks

  1. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): Moderato
  2. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): (Untitled)
  3. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): Drottningens Av Saba Festmarsch (Allegro Maestoso)
  4. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): Polketta: Tempo Di Polketta
  5. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): Steklat: Allegretto
  6. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): Polka
  7. The Prodigal Son (Ste from The Ballet): Final: Polska
  8. Sym No.2 in D, Op.11: I. Moderato
  9. Sym No.2 in D, Op.11: II. Andante
  10. Sym No.2 in D, Op.11: III. Allegro
  11. Sym No.2 in D, Op.11: IV (I). Prld: Adagio
  12. Sym No.2 in D, Op.11: IV (II). Fuga: Allegro Energico

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (1 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteSwedish SurpriseQuote
Alfven's Second Symphony is probably the best unknown symphony in the world. Almost no one records it, it is never played in concert halls (at least not in the states), and for some diabolical reason Alfven is still best known for his first Swedish Rhapsody (fine piece though it is). The Second Symphony is so much more--a complete surprise if you enjoy late Romantic music and have never heard it. Powerful, brooding, yet with melodies that only Alfven could have written (the second theme of the first movement, for example). How this symphony remains unknown is a complete mystery, as it easily ranks with early Nielsen and Sibelius. The Naxos version is wonderfuly played, the sound is great, and overall, it is a tremendous performance that should win a wide audience (as wide as classical can be these days). The bonus, his short ballet suite from The Prodigal Son, is lighter Alfven, but extremely charming stuff. Derived from Swedish folksong, it inhabits a sunny world very much in tune with his early Swedish Rhapsody. A must have for fans of late Romantic music, Scandinavian music, or Alfven's works. Go ahead and buy it. November 11, 2001

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