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Enescu: Symphonies Nos. 1-3; 2 Romanian Rhapsodies

4/12/2024, 12 Tracks, 2:42:21

Featuring

  • Cristian Măcelaru
  • Orchestre National de France
  • Choeur de Radio France
  • George Enescu

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Cultural Impact

The renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin considered Enescu 'the Absolute' by which he judged other musicians, and the Belgian violinist-composer Eugène Ysaÿe dedicated his Third Sonata for Solo Violin to Enescu.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The two Romanian Rhapsodies, composed by a 19-year-old Enescu, celebrate Romania's folk-music heritage and incorporate folk songs, such as 'I have a coin and I want a drink' in the First Rhapsody.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The Orchestre National de France was chosen for this recording because it has kept alive the tradition of playing in the stylistic approach Enescu documented, which was natural for musicians trained at the Paris Conservatoire.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Enescu's three completed symphonies, composed between 1905 and 1918, are described as lavish orchestral tapestries that, despite using formal designs, emerge more as extended tone poems.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Enescu's music consistently refers to centuries-old Romanian melodies and rhythms, reflecting the 'longing melancholy' and 'Romanian spirit' he discovered after leaving his home country.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

George Enescu, Romania's pre-eminent musician, was a true Renaissance man: a violinist, conductor, and teacher.

Source: Booklet

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