This album features the first-ever performances of Julius Röntgen's Symphonies No. 12 and No. 14, as only their scores existed previously without orchestral material.
Composition History
In 1930, Julius Röntgen composed his Seventh Symphony, the 'Edinburgh' Symphony, specifically to present to the University of Edinburgh upon receiving an honorary doctorate.
Performer Biography
The Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, one of Sweden's oldest orchestras, actively works to make symphonic music accessible to all residents through unconventional concerts and educational activities.
Compositional Technique
Julius Röntgen's Symphony No. 12, 'In Babylone', features an unusual woodwind scoring with triple woodwind, departing from his usual Schumannesque scoring.
Performer Biography
David Porcelijn, the conductor, is highly regarded as an orchestral trainer and has held chief conductor positions with several symphony orchestras worldwide.
Performer Biography
The Brandenburg State Orchestra of Frankfurt, one of East Germany's leading orchestras, has released numerous award-winning CDs, including many first recordings of forgotten works.
Composer Biography
Julius Röntgen, the composer, spent most of his life in the Netherlands and even applied for Dutch citizenship after the First World War.
