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If Stenhammar's first two quartets shows a composer with influences, the next two show a composer amidst change.
If you lived in the CD era, this set was, and continues to be, a great way to get to know Wilhelm Stenhammar.
Verdi's Four Sacred Pieces for chorus are late works from the composer. Two are set a cappella and two come with orchestra.
If Stenhammar's Symphony no. 1 ought to have more recordings, Symphony no. 2 needs more recordings outside of Sweden.
This recording goes back and forth between Solo Variation Concertante Works opposite alternate Opera Overtures.
Having recently heard the string orchestra version of Rossini's six Sonatas for Strings, I think I prefer them in their chamber forms.
Well, this was more enjoyable than listening to the composer's symphonic poems and ballets, at least for this listener.
Having recently made my way through Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras and Chôros, I was curious to remember what else the Brazilian composer had in store.