{"product_id":"alfven-orchestral-works-vol-1","title":"Alfvén: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully recorded CD is a showcase not simply for Hugo Alfvén but also for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, an ensemble that proves itself with this recording to be a top-flight orchestra. The CD opens with 'Festspel,' a boisterous and jubilant overture written for the opening of the 1908 season of the Royal Dramatic Theater in Stockholm. The Suite from 'Bergakungen' is a magical and ravishing score. With rustling string sections, bucolic winds and a boldness that recalls Mussorgsky and Prokofiev, this enchanting work based on a famous Swedish folk tale ought to be concert staple. The 'Uppsala' Rhapsody opens on a quiet and brooding note that recalls the work of Sibelius before expanding into a triumphant blaze of brass. Alfvén's first symphony proved to be a dramatic breakthrough for the composer and for Sweden as well since the late 19th-century music scene had been dominated by chamber works. With hallmarks of Wagner and Berlioz redolent throughout, this mature work has a Nordic grandeur that will appeal to all lovers of 19th-century Scandinavian music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":52027545452824,"sku":"730099496223","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/257591.jpg?v=1777937094","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/alfven-orchestral-works-vol-1","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}