Hartmann, K: Symphonies Nos. 1-8

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This set is full of fine things. The Brazilian alto Kismara Pessatti is properly harrowing in the canata-like First Symphony...Stenz displays a subtle handling of the strings-only Fourth...Poppen... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2014, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 10th Feb 2014
Catalogue No: CC72583
Label: Challenge Classics
Length: 3 hours 18 minutes

Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 1

Work length26:18

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Kismara Pessati, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Walt Whitman

I. Introduktion: Elend “Ich sitze und schaue aus”

Track length3:19

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II. Frühling - “Als jüngst der Flieder blühte”

Track length4:48

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III. Thema mit vier Variationen

Track length7:32

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IV. Tränen - “In der Nacht der Einsamkeit”

Track length7:43

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V. Epilog: Bitte - “Ich hörte die Allmutter”

Track length2:56

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Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 2

Work length17:02

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James Gaffigan, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 3

Work length32:01

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Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

I. Largo ma non troppo - Allegro con fuoco (Virtuose Fuge)

Track length16:46

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II. Adagio - Andante - Allegro moderato - Andante - Adagio

Track length15:15

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Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 4

Work length30:55

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Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

I. Lento assai - Con passione

Track length14:47

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II. Allegro di molto, risoluto

Track length9:19

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III. Adagio appassionato

Track length6:49

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Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 5 (sinfonie concertante)

Work length15:55

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Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic

I. Toccata

Track length4:47

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II. Melodie

Track length7:00

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III. Rondo

Track length4:08

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Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 6

Work length25:24

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Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

I. Adagio

Track length13:23

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II. Toccata variata

Track length12:01

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Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 7

Work length27:41

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Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

I. Introduction und Ricercare

Track length9:16

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II. Adagio mesto cantanto e tranquillo

Track length18:25

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Hartmann, K: Symphony No. 8

Work length23:36

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Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

I. Cantilene

Track length13:46

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II. Dithyrambe: Scherzo - Fuga

Track length9:50

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Karl Amadeus Hartmann (1905-1963) is one of the most significant but least known symphonic composers of the 20th century. This set of three hybrid SACDs, issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the German composer’s death, features his eight symphonies played by the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Chamber Philharmonic Orchestras under the batons of several major conductors, including Christoph Poppen, Osmo Vanska, James Gaffigan and Markus Stenz.

One of the most characteristic features of Hartmann’s work is the way in which he forges contrasting stylistic elements and techniques from various periods of music history into a seamless unit. Moreover, one melody is found in all his symphonies, concealed to varying degrees. This melody is based on the Jewish song “Elijahu hanavi” about the prophet Elijah, whom the Jews anxiously await to bring them redemption. This yearning quality lies at the heart of the composer’s music.

Two types of movement, adagio and scherzo, form the unmistakable axis of Hartmann’s symphonic works, and the result is that the musical discourse continually takes place between expansion and energy, monumental stasis and a dynamic primal force toppling everything in its path. Hartmann’s symphonic legacy most certainly deserves its rightful place in the canon, especially in English-speaking countries where it’s been often overlooked.

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May 2014

This set is full of fine things. The Brazilian alto Kismara Pessatti is properly harrowing in the canata-like First Symphony...Stenz displays a subtle handling of the strings-only Fourth...Poppen shows a masterly balance of the monumental processional and the polyphonic percussionfest that make up the Sixth. Osmo Vänskä confidently synthesises [No. 7].

Hartmann, K: Symphonies Nos. 1-8

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