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Knussen: Orchestral and Vocal Works

Oliver Knussen (Composer), Michael Tilson Thomas (Conductor), London Sinfonietta (Orchestra), Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra), Elaine Barry (Performer), et al. | Format: Audio CD
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  • Performer: Elaine Barry, Linda Hirst, Michael Collins, Edward Pillinger
  • Orchestra: London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra
  • Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas
  • Composer: Oliver Knussen
  • Audio CD (26 Nov 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Unicorn-Kanchana
  • ASIN: B000027HBZ
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 205,481 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Probably Oliver Knussen has never quite lived down premiering his First Symphony with the LSO when only 15 (those were the days--it made front page of The Sun!). The tag of prodigy proved a hindrance, at least in the UK, to getting his music taken seriously. Yet listen to the Second Symphony (1971), with its settings of Georg Trakl's terrifying Rats and Sylvia Plath's nihilistic Edge, and gasp at the 19-year-old's handling of such elusive texts, with a perception not even the young Britten could match. Eight years on and the Third Symphony is a mature reflection on what can be done with the modern orchestra. Don't be fooled by the 15-minute duration: there's more activity here than in many symphonies three times longer, put together so that you can find your way through the sheer diversity of sound with ease. The chamber works are welcome additions, especially the colourful vignettes of Ophelia Dances and the sheer drive of Coursing. Good performances--surely Knussen himself would now take charge in the Third Symphony and give it a tad more spontaneity--and decent sound. At mid-price, a real bargain. --Richard Whitehouse

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional, 6 Jun 2008
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Wonderful ideas presented and developed with incredible and preternaturally brilliant musical nous. The orchestration is supernal and the style inimitable. A must-have.
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