Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – Paine: Symphony No. 2 – Oedipus Tyrannus: Prelude / Poseidon and Amphitrite, An Ocean Fantasy (2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – Paine: Symphony No. 2 – Oedipus Tyrannus: Prelude / Poseidon and Amphitrite, An Ocean Fantasy (2015)
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This second volume of works by influential American composer John Knowles Paine from conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Ulster Orchestra contains one of Paine’s own personal favourite pieces, his Second Symphony. The programme also includes the Prelude to Oedipus Tyrannus, an immediate hit when first performed, and the world premiere recording of Paine’s last orchestral work, Poseidon and Amphitrite.

The late 19th century witnessed unprecedented musical growth in the United States, and it is impossible to imagine a Copland, an Ives or even a Gershwin without the pioneering groundwork of the ‘Boston Six’, of whom John Knowles Paine was the senior member. Favorite among his own works, Paine’s Second Symphony was described on its New York première as “a serious, important and totally beautiful work.” His Prelude to the tragic play Oedipus Tyrannus was an immediate hit, while An Ocean Fantasy was his last orchestral piece.

Tracklist:
1. Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – I. Introduction: Adagio sostenuto – Allegro ma non troppo (Departure of Winter – Awakening of Nature) (14:27)
2. Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – II. Scherzo: Allegro (May-Night Fantasy: Scherzo: Allegro) (10:01)
3. Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – III. Adagio (A Romance of Springtime) (12:05)
4. Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – IV. Allegro giojoso (The Glory of Nature) (11:09)
5. Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – Oedipus tyrannus, Op. 35: Prelude (07:48)
6. Ulster Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta – Poseidon and Amphitrite, An Ocean Fantasy, Op. 44 (12:11)

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