Beck: 9 Symphonies
) | Label: CPO Catalog: 777880-2 Format: CD LA STAGIONE FRANKFURT; SCHNEIDER• Symphonies by Franz Ignaz Beck, the ""Berlioz of the 18th century"" • A fascinating stylistic find. • The symphonies are madly unconventional and bold; a true progressive and individualist in the ""Sturm und Drang"" mould. • An attractively-priced 3-CD box of the six Symphonies, op. 3 and nos. 1-3 of op. 4. • Acccomplished interpretations by La Stagione, on period instruments, under the direction of Michael Schneider.  Price: $42.98 |