Richard Flury: Orchestral Music, Volume Three
The First and Fourth Symphonies of the Swiss composer Richard Flury (1896–1967) both have a strong sense of place. They retain a hint of Bruckner but are fluid rather than monumental. The First is lyrical and grandiose in equal measure, perhaps reflecting the grandeurs of the Swiss landscape. The Fourth was inspired by memories of childhood visits to Liechtenstein and spins out tunes and atmosphere with the profligacy of a Hollywood film score. The existing material for both works was full of errors; this recording is the first to return to Flury’s manuscripts and expunge the wrong notes.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Paul Mann, conductor
Listen To This Recording:
- I Allegro molto
- II Andante con moto
- III Scherzo: Allegro molto
- IV Finale: Allegro
- I Allegro
- II Andante
- III Scherzo: Prestissimo
- IV Finale: Allegro
Symphony No. 1 in D minor (1922–23)
Symphony No. 4 in C major, Liechtensteinische (1950–51)*
*FIRST MODERN RECORDING
MusicWeb International :
‘These are attractive symphonies, worth the work and energy put into their preparation, and worth one’s listening time.’
—Gary Higginson, MusicWeb International
Classical Lost and Found :
‘British conductor Paul Mann (b. 1965) and the BBC Symphony Orchestra (BBC SO) make a strong case for these Swiss symphonic rarities. Hearing them, one can only hope Toccata and Maestro Mann will continue their exploration of this composer’s music.
[…] careful microphone placement plus skillful mixing deliver a coherent, well balanced sonic image in pleasant surroundings that’s all the more impressive for Flury’s accomplished scoring.’
—Bob McQuiston, Classical Lost and Found