His First Symphony, which can be compared to Tchaikovsky’s Second, impresses with its seriousness, skilful orchestration, and a complete absence of virtuosity for its own sake. It is all the more impressive when we consider that Taneyev was only 17 years old when he wrote it.
Written ten tears later, the Third Symphony is a large four-movement cycle. Its crowning glory, a scintillating Finale, shows Taneyev’s contrapuntal prowess at its best.
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Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev: Symphony No. 3 in D minor
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Scherzo: Allegro vivace alla marcia
III. Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso
IV. Finale: Allegro con brio
Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev: Symphony No. 1 in E minor
I. Allegro
II. Andantino, quasi allegretto
III. Scherzo: Vivace assai
IV. Finale: Allegro molto
“Taneyev’s Symphonies 1 & 3 are need-to-know pieces for anyone interested in the Russian symphonic repertoire”
“These strongly characterised performances under Thomas Sanderling suggest that Taneyev’s music does have something to offer, with a personality distinct from that of his fellow countrymen… Sanderling and this highly accomplished orchestra project vividly to make an excellent budget-price introduction to the composer.”
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I. Allegro con spirito
