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ALFVEN C'te Symphonies 5CDs: Nos 1-5; Swedish Rhapsodies; Elegy;Mountain King Suite. Stockholm PO/ Jarvi (Brilliant Cl)
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to confess that before buying thi set I knew nothing of Alfven but the famous 1st Rhapsody.
I didn't know what I had been missing.
It is always difficult to describe a composer to people that don't know him.I could say that Alfven is often like~ Mahler,Strauss and Elgar,but that wouldn't rightly sum up his genius,and would not really being doing him justice.His brand of Swedish lyricism is unique.
I would just say that (at this amazing price) go ahead and listen to him for yourself,you won't be disappointed.
Given that this set is conducted by Neeme Jarvi and the great Royal Stockholm Philharmonic,what are you waiting for?
I didn't know what I had been missing.
It is always difficult to describe a composer to people that don't know him.I could say that Alfven is often like~ Mahler,Strauss and Elgar,but that wouldn't rightly sum up his genius,and would not really being doing him justice.His brand of Swedish lyricism is unique.
I would just say that (at this amazing price) go ahead and listen to him for yourself,you won't be disappointed.
Given that this set is conducted by Neeme Jarvi and the great Royal Stockholm Philharmonic,what are you waiting for?
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Alfven may not be as well known as Sibelius or Nielsen, but his music is strongly melodic and holds your interest. I didn't know anything of Alfven until I heard one of his symphonies on a Naxos CD which made me want to investigate further.
There are five generously filled discs featuring the five symphonies, three Swedish Rhapsodies and other orchestral works. The performances are well recorded (you wouldn't expect anything else on a disc licensed from BIS!) and the whole set is a delight.
At the price it's well worth a look - Brilliant Classics have done another excellent job.
There are five generously filled discs featuring the five symphonies, three Swedish Rhapsodies and other orchestral works. The performances are well recorded (you wouldn't expect anything else on a disc licensed from BIS!) and the whole set is a delight.
At the price it's well worth a look - Brilliant Classics have done another excellent job.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Simply buy this set! Superb craftsmanship serves all the music, from the simpler dance-rhythmic compositions to the profound later symphonies. There is so much to enjoy here and it is all delightfully accessible listening: much emotion, but not sentimental. Great performances from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic under Järvi, and beautifully recorded, all for a ludicrously low price. Astonishing!
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A Nordic Wonder
Like many others, until I saw the advert for this boxed set, I had never heard of Alfven but with five discs for £8. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ron Ball
Unknown brilliance
Wow what a bargain. All five symphonies, rhapsodies the lot. Apparently his final symphony has only been recorded twice. I'd never heard of Alven before at all. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bruciebaby
Very good recordings.
The quality of the recordings sound excellent on my stereo. Alfven reminds me a little of Delibes, so do not expect Scandinavian gloom and doom. Excellent value for money.
Published 7 months ago by N. Waby
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