With this eagerly awaited recording of Symphonies Nos.2 & 3, Sir Colin Davis completes his enlightening Nielsen symphony cycle. The first title in the series, Symphonies Nos.4 & 5, was Editor's Choice in Gramophone and Orchestral Choice of the Month in BBC Music Magazine. The second, with Symphonies Nos.1 & 6 was awarded CD of the Week in the Sunday Times. Nielsen's second symphony was inspired by a naive but vivid painting representing the four temperaments of the human personality. Adopting these defining characters for each of the symphony's movements Nielsen realized a sonic depiction of emotion. His third symphony, the most openly Danish of his symphonies, portrays spaciousness, power and vitality and is considered his greatest international achievement.

Tracklist:

Symphony No 2: I. Allegro Collerico (Choleric)
Symphony No 2: II. Allegro Comodo E Flemmatico (Phlegmatic)
Symphony No 2: III. Andante Malincolico (Melancholic)
Symphony No 2: IV. Allegro Sanguineo (Sanguine)
Symphony No 3: I. Allegro Espansivo
Symphony No 3: II. Andante Pastorale
Symphony No 3: III. Allegretto Un Poco
Symphony No 3: IV. Finale: Allegro
Christmas With the Martians (Remix)
Chayita Del Vidalero
Soft Echoes
Neva A Pull Back
连回忆都多余
Arc Interference
Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
Germaine

UPC: 822231172222
Label: Lso Live
Release Date: 2.12.13
Format: CD

Sir Colin Davis - Symphonies Nos 2 & 3 (2 CD)