Korngold: Symphony in F sharp; The Sea Hawk Suite
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COMPOSERS: Korngold
LABELS: Delos
WORKS: Symphony in F sharp; The Sea Hawk Suite
PERFORMER: Oregon Symphony/James DePreist
CATALOGUE NO: DE 3234
The Symphony receives a particularly warm and beautiful interpretation. DePreist has a sympathetic feeling for contrasts of textures; the tempi are excellently judged and atmospheres powerful, with a vigorous sense of energy, tension and release. The Sea Hawk, though, is allowed to wallow. Particular poignancy is added through the presence of Korngold’s granddaughter Kathrin as a violinist member of the orchestra. Jessica Duchen
Authors
Jessica Duchen studied music at Cambridge University and was the classical music correspondent for The Independent from 2004 to 2016. She has also written for The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Times, BBC Music Magazine and the JC, among others.