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January 06th 2010
High promises for a new interpretation of Mahler's First!
The first performance of the Symphonische Dichtung in Zwei Abtheilungen (Symphonic Poem in Two Parts), later his First Symphony, was conducted by Mahler in Budapest on 20 November 1889. It got a cool if not hostile reception, mainly because of the ‘bizarre, vulgar and cacophonic extravaganza’s’ of the last two movements. At least this was how it was felt, with the public and the critics in bewilderment especially after the finale’s unsurpassed ferocity. The final chords were followed by utter silence, until a few members of the audience hesitantly began to applaud, quickly interspersed with demonstrative sounds of disapproval. Mahler left the hall in devastation, roaming through the dark streets, like an ‘outcast’. Such hostility we cannot imagine anymore with this wonderful music today.
The version which is used on this recording is the 1893-restored version. It comprises two parts and five movements. Part one, called ‘Aus den Tagen der Jugend’: (From the Days of Youth): ‘Blumen-, Frucht- und Dornstücke’ (Flower-Fruit-and-Thorn-Pieces), contains the first three movements: 1. Spring goes on and on; 2. Andante – allegretto (‘Blumine’) and 3. Scherzo (‘Full Sail’). Part two, ‘Commedia umana’ (Human comedy), consists of 4. Funeral March in Callot’s manner and 5. Finale: From Inferno to Paradise.
The First Symphony is performed here in a lively, deeply musical and powerful way by the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jan Willem de Vriend! It is highly likely that critics will be enthusiastic about this profound interpretation. And that makes it a very important Challenge Classics release.
Challenge Records International23|03|2010 09:25
Dear M.J. Albacete, we cannot give any information yet about releases that are planned in the future and therefor cannot tell you what is in our schedule. Of course we will keep on releasing great music in the future which we hope you will enjoy.
Challenge Records International17|03|2010 09:21
Dear M.J. Albacete, You can click on buy here on the right where you can find the albums. And then you will find the cd in your basket and go on from there. About newly planned recordings...we get back to you
M. J. Albacete16|03|2010 16:37
I would love to own this recording of the original Mahler No. 1 . . . how do I order? Also, Do you have any plans to release the recording of Henk de Vlieger's arrangement of Wagner's "Die Meistersinger" and the two "Entracts-Tragiques" soon? I understand that it is scheduled for release . . .
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High promises for a new interpretation of Mahler's First!
The first performance of the Symphonische Dichtung in Zwei Abtheilungen (Symphonic Poem in Two Parts), later his First Symphony, was conducted by Mahler in Budapest on 20 November 1889. It got a cool if not hostile reception, mainly because of the ‘bizarre, vulgar and cacophonic extravaganza’s’ of the last two movements. At least this was how it was felt, with the public and the critics in bewilderment especially after the finale’s unsurpassed ferocity. The final chords were followed by utter silence, until a few members of the audience hesitantly began to applaud, quickly interspersed with demonstrative sounds of disapproval. Mahler left the hall in devastation, roaming through the dark streets, like an ‘outcast’. Such hostility we cannot imagine anymore with this wonderful music today.
The version which is used on this recording is the 1893-restored version. It comprises two parts and five movements. Part one, called ‘Aus den Tagen der Jugend’: (From the Days of Youth): ‘Blumen-, Frucht- und Dornstücke’ (Flower-Fruit-and-Thorn-Pieces), contains the first three movements: 1. Spring goes on and on; 2. Andante – allegretto (‘Blumine’) and 3. Scherzo (‘Full Sail’). Part two, ‘Commedia umana’ (Human comedy), consists of 4. Funeral March in Callot’s manner and 5. Finale: From Inferno to Paradise.
The First Symphony is performed here in a lively, deeply musical and powerful way by the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jan Willem de Vriend! It is highly likely that critics will be enthusiastic about this profound interpretation. And that makes it a very important Challenge Classics release.
Challenge Records International23|03|2010 09:25
Dear M.J. Albacete, we cannot give any information yet about releases that are planned in the future and therefor cannot tell you what is in our schedule. Of course we will keep on releasing great music in the future which we hope you will enjoy.
Challenge Records International17|03|2010 09:21
Dear M.J. Albacete, You can click on buy here on the right where you can find the albums. And then you will find the cd in your basket and go on from there. About newly planned recordings...we get back to you
M. J. Albacete16|03|2010 16:37
I would love to own this recording of the original Mahler No. 1 . . . how do I order? Also, Do you have any plans to release the recording of Henk de Vlieger's arrangement of Wagner's "Die Meistersinger" and the two "Entracts-Tragiques" soon? I understand that it is scheduled for release . . .
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Beethoven: Symphonies Vol. 1
Symphony no. 1 (Hamburg 1893 version)
Violin Concertos 1 & 2
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Weihnachts-Oratorium
Christmas Oratorio
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| 05-09: | Jan Willem de Vriend | De Lutte (Overijssel) |
| The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra - Open air concert at De Wilmersberg | ||
| 09-09: | Jan Willem de Vriend | Zwolle |
| Theater De Spiegel | ||
| 10-09: | Jan Willem de Vriend | Enschede |
| Muziekcentrum Enschede | ||
| 17-09: | Jan Willem de Vriend | Breda |
| Chassé Theater | ||
| 18-09: | Jan Willem de Vriend | Roosendaal |
| Schouwburg De Kring | ||
| 20-09: | Jan Willem de Vriend | Eindhoven |
| Muziekgebouw Frits Philips | ||
| 03-10: | Jan Willem de Vriend | |
Musikalisches Opfer, Combattimento. Alphen a/d rijn, Oudhoornskerk, Oudhoorseweg 90 | ||
| 12-10: | Jan Willem de Vriend | |
Musikalisches Opfer, Combattimento. Concert Triosonate. Middag. Kasteel ntb, Boxtel/ | ||
| 12-10: | Jan Willem de Vriend | |
Musikalisches Opfer, Combattimento. Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, Breda. | ||
| 13-10: | Jan Willem de Vriend | |
Musikalisches Opfer, Combattimento. Stadsgehoorzaal. Breestraat 60, Leiden | ||
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