from Spohr: Symphonies Nos 7 & 9 (CDA67939) 1 The world of childhood. Introduzione: Adagio – Allegretto [10'43] 32 minutes 10 seconds 3 tracks2 The age of passion: Larghetto – Allegro moderato [10'43] 3 Final victory of the divine: Presto – Adagio [10'44] ‘Performed with commitment and style by instrumentalists well versed in Spohr's musical particulars under Howard Shelley's glint-in-the-eye direction … there is a charm and genuineness that is re ... ‘The performances are first rate, and the solo horn playing is glorious’ (The Guardian) |