Bright and lively music from the Swedish composer Dag Wiren is unveiled here in surround-sound by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Rumon Gamba, only a few years after the completion of their Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed series devoted to the neglected orchestral treasures of Vincent d'Indy. In this unique recording Gamba uses the large body of a full symphonic string section, rather than the somewhat smaller-scale chamber orchestra setup that has tended to be used for this music in the past. The effect is a more complete expression of the wit and strength of these works. Designed to 'entertain and amuse,' as the composer put it in a note, the widely popular Serenade for Strings is here given an even more brilliant and powerful touch. Other, lesser-known works on the album similarly showcase a composer of fascinating range, who could write light and humorous pieces such as the Sinfonietta and the lively Symphony No. 3, as well as powerful rhythmical, and serious works, of which the later Divertimento is an example.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 3, Op. 20: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 3, Op. 20: II. Adagio
Symphony No. 3, Op. 20: III. Allegro Molto
Serenade For String Orchestra, Op. 11: I. Preludium
Serenade For String Orchestra, Op. 11: II. Andante Espressivo
Serenade For String Orchestra, Op. 11: III. Scherzo
Serenade For String Orchestra, Op. 11: IV. Marcia
Divertimento, Op. 29: I. Moderato
Divertimento, Op. 29: II. Allegro Moderato
Divertimento, Op. 29: III. Andantino
Divertimento, Op. 29: IV. Allegro Moderato
Sinfonietta In C Major, Op. 7a: I. Molto Allegro Ad Energico
Sinfonietta In C Major, Op. 7a: II. Andante Espressivo
Sinfonietta In C Major, Op. 7a: III. Molto Allegro

UPC: 095115519424
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 2.2.18
Format: CD

Rumon Gamba - Orchestral Works (CD)