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Franck: Symphony In D Minor, Chausson: Symphony In B Flat Major - The Philharmonia, Francesco D'Avalos / ASV Digital Audio CD 1990 Stereo / CD DCA 708
UPC 5011975070825
The Symphony in D minor is the best-known orchestral work and the only mature symphony written by the 19th-century composer César Franck. It employs a cyclic form, with important themes recurring in all three movements.
After two years of work, Franck completed the symphony on August 22, 1888. It was premiered at the Paris Conservatory on 17 February 1889 under the direction of Jules Garcin. Franck dedicated it to his pupil Henri Duparc. Despite mixed reviews at the time, it has subsequently entered the international orchestral repertoire. Although today programmed less frequently in concerts than in the first half of the 20th century, it has been recorded numerous times (more than 70 recordings are available).
Ernest Chausson's Symphony in B-flat major, Op. 20, his only symphony, was written in 1890 and is often considered his masterpiece.
It was first performed on 18 April 1891 at a concert of the Société Nationale de Musique conducted by the composer. As with César Franck's Symphony in D minor, the critics were divided.
It was dedicated to the French painter and art collector Henry Lerolle.
| Label: | ASV Digital – CD DCA 708 |
|---|---|
| Format: |
CD, Compilation
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| Country: | UK |
| Released: |
1990 |
| Genre: | Classical |
| Style: |
Tracklist:
| Symphony In D Minor |
| 1a | First Movement: Lento - Allegro Non Troppo | 16:33 | |
| 1b | Second Movement: Allegretto | 10:05 | |
| 1c | Third Movement: Allegro Non Troppo | 10:02 | |
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Symphony In B Flat Major, Op. 20 |
| 2a | First Movement: Lent - Allegro Vivo | 10:38 | |
| 2b | Second Movement: Trés Lent - Un Peu Plus Vite | 7:33 | |
| 2c | Third Movement: Animé | 12:27 |
- Conductor – Francesco D'Avalos
- Orchestra – The Philharmonia
