Franz Ignaz Beck: Symphonies, Opp. 4 & 6
Label: NAXOS Catalog: 8573248 Format: CD Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice; StilecComposed by: Beck, Franz Ignaz Beck’s symphonies have long been regarded as among the most striking works of their kind from the mid-18th century. + Remarkable for their dramatic flair, rich harmonic language and fluid, inventive part writing, the symphonies Opp. 3 and 4 (published in 1762 and 1766 respectively) display a rare level of compositional finish that elevates them above all but the very greatest symphonies of their time. + Further Beck symphonies may be heard on Naxos 8.553790 and 8.570799. Price: $19.98 |