Moritz MOSZKOWSKI: Orchestral Music, Volume Two
The Polish composer Moritz Moszkowski (1854–1925) is best remembered for a handful of virtuoso piano pieces, but he also produced a substantial body of orchestral music, most of it unperformed for a century or more. The first volume in this first-ever survey of his orchestral output presented the monumental ‘Symphonic Poem in Four Movements’ Johanna d’Arc – a vast symphonic fresco depicting the life, death and transfiguration of the heroine of Schiller’s 1801 play Die Jungfrau von Orleans – and drew a warm welcome from the musical press. These two big-hearted Suites continue that process of discovery, opening a treasure chest of gorgeous melody and sumptuous orchestral writing that make these forgotten gems irresistibly attractive.
Sinfonia Varsovia
Ian Hobson, conductor
First recordings
Listen To This Recording:
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Deuxième Suite d’Orchestre, Op. 47 (1890)*
- I Preludio: Lento –
- II Fuga: Un pocchino più animato
- III Scherzo: Molto vivace
- IV Larghetto
- V Intermezzo: Allegretto con moto
- VI Marcia: Allegro con brio
- I Allegro
- II Molto moderato (La note obstinée)
- III Tempo di valse, non troppo allegro
- IV Allegro deciso
Troisième Suite d’Orchestre, Op.79 (1908)**
* FIRST RECORDING
** FIRST DIGITAL RECORDING
MusicWeb International :
Sinfonia Varsovia led by Ian Hobson, a tremendously versatile pianist and composer, capture the music with élan. The recording is clear and vibrant. As far as I can tell, the performances are ideal. They allow the music its best chance of finding an appreciative audience.’
—Gary Higginson, MusicWeb International