Zweers, Bernard: Symphony Nr. 2 and other works


        Composer:
        Bernard Zweers




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CDS1061EAN: 7393338106128                     Performer:
        Netherlands Radio SO
        Antoni Wit
        Jean Fournet
        Lucas Vis






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CDS 1061-2 Bernard Zweers (1854-1924): Symphony No. 2 in E flat major (1882/3); Concert Overture Saskia (1906); Suite from Incidental Music for Vondel’s "Gijsbrecht van Aemstel". Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antoni Wit (Symphony); Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Holland conducted by Jean Fournet (Overture); Radio Filharmonisch Orkest Holland conducted by Lucas Vis (Suite)


A Dutch master! The gifted composer is leaning towards the Schumann direction in the Symphony. Delicate second movement with exquisite woodwind scoring. Gijsbrecht short introduction pieces mixing quick movements based on Dies Irae with captivating beauty in number 3.


    Bernard Zweers (1854-1924)

  • Saskia, concerto overture for orchestra




  • Symphony No. 2 in E flat major
    - 1. Allegro vivace


    - 2. Andante


    - 3. Allegretto con moto


    - 4. Allegro (revised version)

  • Vondel's 'Gijsbrecht van Aemstel'
    - Prelude 1


    - Prelude 2
    - Prelude 3


    - Prelude 4
    - Prelude 5




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