Description
Hilding Rosenberg: Orpheus in Town and Prelude to The Last Judgement | Swedish Modern Classics CD
Product Information
UPC: 0723723511126
Product Type: CD
Genre: Classical, Modern Classics, Swedish Contemporary Music
Composer: Hilding Rosenberg (1892-1985)
Performers: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Petter Sundkvist (for Prelude); Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Stockholm, conducted by B. Tommy Andersson (for Orpheus in Town)
Recording Details: Digital recording (DDD), with live and studio sessions from 1995 and 1998, remastered; total duration approximately 68 minutes
Label: Phono Suecia, Musica Sveciae series
Catalog Number: PSCD 702
Release Date: 1995
Format: Stereo CD with high-fidelity audio
Overview
"Hilding Rosenberg: Orpheus in Town and Prelude to The Last Judgement" is a fascinating classical music CD that brings to life the innovative and expressive works of Swedish composer Hilding Rosenberg, performed by leading orchestras under skilled conductors. This 1995 release includes the complete ballet "Orpheus in Town" from 1938, with its playful and artistic flair, and the poignant "Prelude to The Last Judgement" from 1929, which remained unperformed due to its controversial themes. Drawing from Swedish cultural heritage, it offers a blend of dramatic intensity and melodic charm, making it a valuable listen for those exploring 20th-century music and its ties to stage and emotion.
Swedish Translation - Översikt
"Hilding Rosenberg: Orfeus i sta'n och Förspel till Yttersta domen" är en fascinerande klassisk musik-CD som för till liv de innovativa och uttrycksfulla verken av den svenska kompositören Hilding Rosenberg, framförda av ledande orkestrar under skickliga dirigenter. Denna utgåva från 1995 inkluderar den fullständiga baletten "Orfeus i sta'n" från 1938, med dess lekfulla och artistiska stil, samt det gripande "Förspel till Yttersta domen" från 1929, som förblev ospelat på grund av dess kontroversiella teman. Med rötter i det svenska kulturarvet bjuder det in till en blandning av dramatisk intensitet och melodisk charm, vilket gör det till ett värdefullt lyssnande för dem som utforskar 1900-talets musik och dess band till scen och känsla.
Product Features
Format and Audio Specifications
- Dimensions and Packaging: Standard CD format, compact and easy to handle, with liner notes in Swedish and English providing historical context, composer details, and recording information.
- Audio Quality: High-fidelity DDD recording with remastering, ensuring clear and dynamic sound that captures the orchestral nuances for an immersive experience.
Content and Usability Details
- Duration and Track Count: Approximately 68 minutes across 28 tracks, with a mix of short movements and longer forms, suitable for both continuous listening and individual track selection.
- Language and Accessibility: Instrumental and orchestral works with no vocals, making it universally accessible; liner notes support understanding for non-Swedish speakers.
Interesting Facts
Hilding Rosenberg was a pivotal figure in Swedish music, known for his prolific output in stage works, including ballets that fused modernism with folk influences . "Orpheus in Town" has gained popularity for its dance suite, often performed independently, while "Prelude to The Last Judgement" was based on a text by Nobel laureate Erik Axel Karlfeldt and deemed too provocative for its time, highlighting Rosenberg's bold thematic explorations . This recording marks the first complete presentation of "Orpheus in Town," conducted by B. Tommy Andersson, and features live and studio elements that showcase the evolution of Swedish orchestral music in the 20th century.
Swedish Translation - Intressanta Fakta
Hilding Rosenberg var en central gestalt i den svenska musiken, känd för sin produktiva utgivning av scenvärk, inklusive baletter som smälte samman modernism med folkinfluenser. "Orfeus i sta'n" har vunnit popularitet för sin danssvit, som ofta framförs separat, medan "Förspel till Yttersta domen" baserades på en text av Nobelpristagaren Erik Axel Karlfeldt och ansågs alltför utmanande för sin tid, vilket understryker Rosenbergs djärva tematiska utforskningar. Den här inspelningen markerar den första fullständiga framställningen av "Orfeus i sta'n", dirigerad av B. Tommy Andersson, och innehåller både livespelningar och studiotagningar som visar utvecklingen av den svenska orkestermusiken under 1900-talet.
Track Listing
- Förspel till Yttersta Domen (Prelude to The Last Judgement) Op. 48 (1929) – 7:59, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: Petter Sundkvist
2–28. Orfeus i Sta'n (Orpheus in Town) Op. 75 (1938) – Total duration 60:10, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Stockholm, Conductor: B. Tommy Andersson (Note: This is a multi-movement work with individual sections not specified in detail; total runtime includes all movements)
Publishers
Released by Phono Suecia in 1995, produced by STIM (The Swedish Performing Rights Society) in collaboration with the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation, The Royal Swedish Academy of Music, and the Swedish Music Information Center. Supported by the Swedish National Council for Cultural Affairs. All rights reserved; unauthorized copying, public performance, or broadcasting is prohibited. Distributed by Musica Sveciae. Contact the Swedish Music Information Center, P.O. Box 27327, SE-102 54 Stockholm, Sweden, or visit www.mic.stim.se. Made in Sweden.
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Swedish Translation - Hashtags:
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