Second version of Violin Concerto by Nielsen in a few weeks after the very fine and sensitive Anna Agafia at Claves. But James Ehnes is right to grasp the score more firmly, arid for a large number of listeners. In perfect communion of spirit with Edward Gardner, Ehnes manages to hold a tension and a real breath (the concerto lasts 33 minutes here, or 3 to 6 minutes less than most versions) without in any way sacrificing characters, for example the irony of scherzando final. Even if you’re not a fan of the concerto, try this interpretation. We were a little afraid to hear another version of the 4e Symphony by Nielsen, this time recorded in Bergen. But in line with Concerto, Edward Gardner approaches the score without bothering with circumlocutions, an attitude that pays off in Nielsen. The orchestra is less opulent than that of Luisi in the best part of his recent complete DG, which is also quite clumsy. The reference in the 4e Symphony remains Martinon-Chicago (RCA).
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