Name: Wilson: Sinfonia/Harbison: Symphony No. 1 by Boston Symphony Orchestra
Brand: Boston Symphony Orchestra
SKU: 093228033127
Price: 6.93 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (49 reviews)

ALBUM

#

Title

Lyrics

FAV.

Pop.

Time

Options
1

Sinfonia: I. Moderato

Olly Wilson & Boston Symphony Orchestra

09:53

Popularity 0/10

09:53

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations
2

Sinfonia: II. Largo-Elegy for Olly Wilson Sr. and Calvin Simmons

Olly Wilson & Boston Symphony Orchestra

09:00

Popularity 0/10

09:00

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations
3

Sinfonia: III. Allegro

Olly Wilson & Boston Symphony Orchestra

05:16

Popularity 0/10

05:16

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations
4

Symphony No. 1: I. Drammatico

John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

09:05

Popularity 0/10

09:05

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations
5

Symphony No. 1: II. Allegro sfumato

John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

02:07

Popularity 0/10

02:07

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations
6

Symphony No. 1: III. Paesaggio: andante

John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

07:11

Popularity 0/10

07:11

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations
7

Symphony No. 1: IV. Tempo giusto

John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

05:32

Popularity 0/10

05:32

Play Preview
Buy
View Credits Recommendations

This CD presents two works commissioned by the Boston Symphony for its centennial in 1984, conducted here by Seiji Osawa who premiered both pieces. Olly Wilson's "Sinfonia" is in three contrasting movements: the first movement in Moderato tempo has a simple two-note descending major seventh motive introduced by pizzicato strings. The composer speaks of a development in "waves" for this movement, an amassing of variations that continues until interrupted by a new idea. The music is anxious, angular and intense even when quiet. A lovely clarinet solo accompanied by a rain stick ends the movement in a reflective mood. The second movement is a Largo elegy in memory of the composer's father and a conductor friend. This sombre movement is thus built from two compelling melodies and some magnificent chords connected by eerie sliding tones. The third movement Allegro opens with bitter dissonances and a tortured angular melody but this soon transforms into a jazzily accented big band dance. Harbison's "Symphony No. 1" (1980-84) is an energetic and Americana symphony in four movements that began with a dream vision. The composer saw friends playing metallic instruments in a room used as a bar during intermissions at the Symphony Hall in Boston. The first movement, "Drammatico" features a pulse of strong, steely accents and contrasting sweeping and happy melodies. The brief "Allegro sfumato", flies along with ascending and descending archs. "Paessagio: andante" generates a troubled mood that intensifies into a rich melodic texture until becoming violently expressive. The fourth movement, "Tempo giusto", begins with a cycling figure of high propulsive energy, and then the music takes on the sound of big band jazz and Latino rhythms that becomes a frenzy.

1. Sinfonia: I. Moderato

by Olly Wilson & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Olly Wilson; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

2. Sinfonia: II. Largo-Elegy for Olly Wilson Sr. and Calvin Simmons

by Olly Wilson & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Olly Wilson; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

3. Sinfonia: III. Allegro

by Olly Wilson & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Olly Wilson; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

4. Symphony No. 1: I. Drammatico

by John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Harbison; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

5. Symphony No. 1: II. Allegro sfumato

by John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Harbison; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

6. Symphony No. 1: III. Paesaggio: andante

by John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Harbison; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

7. Symphony No. 1: IV. Tempo giusto

by John Harbison & Boston Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Boston Symphony Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Harbison; Composer
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa; Conductor

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

7 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Orchestra

Label

New World Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

93228033127

Shopping cart

Notification

Wilson: Sinfonia/Harbison: Symphony No. 1

1. Sinfonia: I. Moderato

2. Sinfonia: II. Largo-Elegy for Olly Wilson Sr. and Calvin Simmons

3. Sinfonia: III. Allegro

4. Symphony No. 1: I. Drammatico

5. Symphony No. 1: II. Allegro sfumato

6. Symphony No. 1: III. Paesaggio: andante

7. Symphony No. 1: IV. Tempo giusto

Technical Specifications

Wilson: Sinfonia/Harbison: Symphony No. 1

Product information

Release options

1. Sinfonia: I. Moderato

2. Sinfonia: II. Largo-Elegy for Olly Wilson Sr. and Calvin Simmons

3. Sinfonia: III. Allegro

4. Symphony No. 1: I. Drammatico

5. Symphony No. 1: II. Allegro sfumato

6. Symphony No. 1: III. Paesaggio: andante

7. Symphony No. 1: IV. Tempo giusto

Technical Specifications