Karol Szymanowski: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4

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Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) is a transitional figure in Polish music. He was born into a musical culture heavily influenced by the great German composers of the 19th century and, of course, Chopin. Szymanowski never quite escaped this influence (particularly that of Wagner and Strauss). However, Szymanowski's own musical "voice" lands him squarely in the 20th century because of his inclinations toward French impressionism. Symphony No. 2 (1910) has some of that Straussian influence, but there are also traces of Mahler in the background. Symphony No. 4 (1932) is for piano and orchestra, but is more concertante than concerto. Excellent performances further illuminate this disc. --Paul Cook

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Karol Szymanowski: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Influence of Chopin? Debussy? I think not.
  • Academic Interest????
  • Academic interest only.
 Karol Szymanowski: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000014EQ
Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

  1. Sym No.1 in f, Op.15: Allegro Moderato
  2. Sym No.1 in f, Op.15: Finale
  3. Sym No.2 in B flat, Op.19: Allegro Moderato - Grazioso
  4. Sym No.2 in B flat, Op.19: Lento
  5. Sym No.2 in B flat, Op.19: Fuga

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Influence of Chopin? Debussy? I think not........2007-04-21

No - there is no influence of Chopin or Debussy in this music. Heck, Chopin and Debussy don't even go together. Szym's music, especially these two symphonies, was indeed heavily influenced by Staruss and Reger.

5 out of 5 stars Academic Interest????.......2007-04-11

Karol Szymanowski is one of the greatest modern era composers who lived during the Impressionist phase of artistic evolution. He was highly influenced by Chopin and Debussy amongst many others. These are both lovely and tonally interesting and deeply moving pieces. Please do not heed the other reviewers' opinion. By the way what scores have THEY created that are worthy of EVEN only academic interest? Do tell! Buy this album and you will love the music!

2 out of 5 stars Academic interest only........2006-02-07

Both of these symphonies are second teir compositions of early 20th Century music. Adequate orchestrations but lacking in compelling melodic interest to warrant return listenings. The second is better than the first. The first sounds very much like a student composition. The recordings sounded very good.

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