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Alfvén: Synnöve of Solbakken (Suite), etc / Willén, et al1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-05-29 Works: Hugo Alfvén: Synnöve Solbakken, suite from the film score for piano (or orchestra), Op. 50, R134; En bygdesaga (A Country Tale), suite from the film score for orchestra, Op. 53, R202a; El...Conductors: Willen, Niklas "Willen conducts in a less sentimental fashion than Alfven sometimes receives and it is perfect for this film music. He also has an excellent sense...continue... ![]() Alfvén: Symphony no 5, Andante religioso / Willén, et al1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-02-27 Works: Hugo Alfvén: Symphony no 5 in A minor, Op. 54, R209; Andante religiosoConductors: Willen, Niklas "What a strange mixture of the old and new Hugo Alfven's music represents! The slow movement, perhaps the most beautiful part of the symphony, speaks...continue... ![]() Prokofiev: Piano Concertos no 1-5 / Willen, Marshev, et al2 CD / Danacord / 2005-11-01 Works: Sergei Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D flat major, Op. 10; Concerto for Piano left hand no 4 in B flat major, Op. 53; Concerto for Piano no 5 in G major, Op. 55; Concerto for Piano no 2 in G ...Performers: Marshev, Oleg Conductors: Willén, Niklas Ensemble: South Jutland Symphony Orchestra ![]() Nielsen: Aladdin Suite, etc / Willen, et al1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-08-16 Works: Carl Nielsen: Aladdin Suite, Op. 34; Amor og Digteren (Amor and the Poet), incidental music, FS 150 (Op. 54); Saga-dream, FS 46/Op. 39; Helios Overture, FS 32/Op. 17; Maskarade, FS 39; Pan and Syrinx...Conductors: Willen, Niklas Best known for his 'Six Symphonies', Nielsen's other orchestral pieces and his incidental music for theatre is among the finest of its time. 'Aladdin' was...continue... ![]() Hugo Alfvén: Symphony no 4 / Niklas Willén, Iceland SO1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-01-18 Works: Hugo Alfvén: Symphony no 4 in C minor ("Fran Havsbandet"), Op. 39, R93; Festival Overture, Op. 52Performers: Edvaldsdottir, Sigrun; Halla, Arndis; Talkowsky, Richard; Valdimarsson, Johann Conductors: Willen, Niklas "Willen treats the Fourth [Symphony] more as a symphonic poem than a symphony. His approach is soft-edged, impressionist, and blended. He digs into the music,...continue... ![]() Berwald: The Battle of Leipzig, etc / Willen, Lorstad, et al1 CD / Sterling / 2003-04-05 Works: Franz Berwald: Concerto for 2 Violins; Estrella de Soria; The Battle of Leipzig; Drottningen av Golconda; Theme and Variations for Violin and Orchestra in B flat majorPerformers: Hagman, Andreas; Lorstad, Johannes Conductors: Willén, Niklas Ensemble: Malmö Opera Orchestra "The Malmo Opera Orchestra seems a rather small ensemble, and sometimes the brass get the upper hand; but they clearly know this music, and conductor...continue... ![]() Aulin: Concert Piece in G minor, etc / Ringborg, et al1 CD / Sterling / 2003-03-06 Works: Tor Aulin: Concert Piece for Violin and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 7; Concerto for Violin no 2, Op. 11; Gottländische Tänze (3), Op. 28; Schwedische Tänze (4), Op. 32Performers: Ringborg, Tobias Conductors: Willén, Niklas Ensemble: Gavle Symphony Orchestra Tor Aulin was one of the most important Swedish musicians at the turn of the 19th/20th centuries, and his name has perhaps mostly been remembered...continue... ![]() Alfvén: Symphony no 2, Prodigal Son / Willén, Ireland SO1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-10-01 Works: Hugo Alfvén: Prodigal Son, ballet suite, R214; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 11, R28Conductors: Willen, Niklas The suite from "The Prodigal Son" contains seven numbers from the ballet score, and includes several lively Swedish polkas, typical of Alfven's lighter style. By...continue... ![]() Swedish Romantic Violin Concertos - Berwald, Aulin, et al1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2000-01-01 Works: Franz Berwald: Concerto for Violin in C sharp minor, Op. 2; Wilhelm Stenhammar: Sentimental Romances (2) for violin & orchestra, Op. 28; Tor Aulin: Concerto for Violin & orchestra no 3 in C minor, Op...Performers: Ringborg, Tobias Conductors: Willen, Niklas "Ringborg is...a joy to listen to and draws a lovely singing tone from his 1745 Guadagnini. The Swedish Chamber Orchestra is a very good ensemble...continue... ![]() The Romantic Piano Concerto 21 - Kullak, Dreyschock / Lane1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-08-01 Works: Theodor Kullak: Concerto for Piano in C minor, Op. 55; Alexander Dreyschock: Concerto for Piano in D minor, Op. 137Performers: Lane, Piers Conductors: Willen, Niklas "...This concerto represents one of [Theodor Kullak's] creative successes. The music is skilfully crafted and well paced, and both taxes and rewards the soloist...Anyone who...continue... ![]() Alfvén: Symphony no 3, etc / Willén, Royal Scottish National1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1999-06-01 Works: Hugo Alfvén: Swedish Rhapsody no 3, for orchestra ("Dalarapsodi"), Op. 47; En Skärgårdssägen, for orchestra, Op. 20, R49; Symphony no 3 in E major, Op. 23, R54Conductors: Willen, Niklas Teacher, conductor and composer, Hugo Alfven became Sweden's most important musical figure during the early part of this century. Always seeking to please his audience,...continue... ![]() Rehnqvist: Sun Song / Willemark, Willén, et al1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1999-03-04 Works: Karin Rehnqvist: Sun Song, songs for voice & orchestra; When you but walk on the ground; Puksånger-lockrop (Timpanum Songs-Herding Calls), song cycle for 2 sopranos & timpaniPerformers: Willemark, Lena Conductors: Willen, Niklas; Alin, Cecilia Rydinger ![]() Alfvén: Symphony no 1, etc / Scottish National Orchestra1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1999-03-01 Works: Hugo Alfvén: Festive Music for orchestra, Op. 25, R59; Bergakungen, ballet-pantomime, Op. 37, R99; Swedish Rhapsody no 2, for orchestra ("Uppsalarapsodi"), Op. 24; Symphony no 1 in F minor, Op. ...Conductors: Willen, Niklas Drawing on the rich melodic traditions of the folk music of his homeland, Alfven created vivid and stunningly orchestrated scores. While justly remembered for his...continue... ![]() The Maids
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