Orchestral, Symphonies, Gál, H (composer)
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The Orchestra of the Swan provide a quietly compelling account, relishing the many solos, duos and textural intricacies that Gal wrings from his orchestra. Their account of Schumann's C major... —
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2012, Editor's Choice
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It would be difficult to imagine a more persuasive and committed performance than that given by these players. Likewise, the Schubert is delivered with dynamism, charm and finesse —
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[in the Schumann] Woods draws crisply alert playing from the splendid Orchestra of the Swan...He is particularly good at controlling tempo changes precisely, so important in the finale with... —
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Once again, Zehetmair shows hiumself a natural Schubert interpreter, his association with the Northern Sinfonia paying hadsome dividends in this lithe and fluent account...a fine modern interpretation... —
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The Orchestra of the Swan’s playing is strong on commitment and the recordings come across as a labour of love. —
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[the Rhenish] is well-paced with a particularly effective Scherzo and some very stylish string playing. It's adventuring through the Gál, though, that brings the best from Woods and his musicians.... —
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[The Gal is] an intriguingly symphony, late Romantic in style, balanced precariously on the cliff-edged of expressionism...Wood's pairing of Gal's Symphonies with Schumann's isn't obvious, but... —
