from Spohr: Symphonies Nos 3 & 6 (CDA67788) 1 Andante grave – Allegro [8'08] 30 minutes 8 seconds 4 tracks2 Larghetto [5'36] 3 Scherzo – Trio [6'49] 4 Allegro [9'35] ‘Howard Shelley has a strong feeling for the varieties and subtleties of Spohr's symphonic style … the stormy Allegro [Symphony no 3] bursts with energy and Shelley makes the most of a fine Largh ... ‘The C minor Symphony No 3 … has an attractive slow movement, and a scherzo and trio that are woven together with considerable ingenuity. The slow introduction to the Overture from the oratorio ... ‘Howard Shelley and his admirable Italian players have reached a curious landmark in their continuing exploration of Louis Spohr's symphonies for Hyperion: the 'historical' sixth … it reflects Sp ... |