Laurence Equilbey, conducting her period-instrument Insula Orchestra, champions more music by Louise Farrenc, a prominent and pioneering composer in 19th century Paris. This set completes the cycle with Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 35 and two overtures: Overture No. 1 in E minor, Op. 23 and Overture No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 24. The Financial Times states,.The score is so well written that it deserves a prominent place in the history of the early Romantic symphony... Equilbey and the Insula orchestra gave it a fleet, fiery performance. Their crusading spirit lived up to the day's billing".
1 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: I. Andante Sostenuto. Allegro
2 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: II. Adagio Cantabile
3 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: III. Minuetto. Moderato
4 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: IV. Allegro Assai
5 Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: I. Adagio. Allegro
6 Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: II. Adagio Cantabile
7 Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Vivace
8 Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: IV. Finale. Allegro
- Disc 2 -
1 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35: I. Andante. Allegro
2 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35: II. Andante
3 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35: III. Scherzo. Vivace
4 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35: IV. Andante. Allegro
5 Overture No. 1 in E minor, Op. 23
6 Overture No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 24
Laurence Equilbey, conducting her period-instrument Insula Orchestra, champions more music by Louise Farrenc, a prominent and pioneering composer in 19th century Paris. This set completes the cycle with Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 35 and two overtures: Overture No. 1 in E minor, Op. 23 and Overture No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 24. The Financial Times states,.The score is so well written that it deserves a prominent place in the history of the early Romantic symphony... Equilbey and the Insula orchestra gave it a fleet, fiery performance. Their crusading spirit lived up to the day's billing".
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