This, the fourth release in Marco Polo's survey of the twelve symphonies of Slovak composer Alexander Moyzes (1906-1984) illustrates the transition between the earlier late-romantic composer and the darker and more modern voice of the later Moyzes.
The 7th symphony is picturesque and influenced by Kodaly and Novak, a nicely atmospheric work with a very fine slow movement (which penetrates deeper than the other movements do) and a perhaps slightly let-down and messy finale. The 8th, on the other hand, was written in response to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and is turbulent, episodic and bleak.
The nice illustration of Moyzes' stylistic transition makes this perhaps the most natural place to start the investigation of Moyzes' music. The 7th is possibly one of his best works. The performances are more than serviceable, the sound a little too bright and somewhat boxy.