Upcoming Sgambati

[rosflute]

I am delighted to share with you the date of the first full public performance of the Second Symphony by Giovanni Sgambati is taking place in Rome this month on February 17th and a second performance on the following day http://www.orchestrasinfonicadiroma.it/concerti_17-18-febbraio.html

[Richard Moss]

Great news!  I hope it is as enjoyable as Sym 1 & PC, which I already have.  Do you know if there are any arrangements for it to be recorded?

Best wishes

Richard

[rosflute]

Hi Richard - I am told that it already has been recorded and is awaiting the release date from Naxos. [otherwise there is only my virtual recording available atm]

[Alan Howe]

That's fantastic news, Ros. And thanks for all that you have done in promoting Sgambatis' music.

[Amphissa]

Are the performances of Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma broadcast?

[LateRomantic75]

If the Second Symphony is on or close to the level of the fantastic First, I'd love to hear it! Sgambati's synthesis of German and Italian influences is so compelling and enjoyable. Great job promoting his music!

[rosflute]

Thank you for all your interest and comments - I'm very happy that so many people share my enthusiasm for Sgambati's music Let's hope that we can encourage more orchestras and conductors to perform the work.
The second symphony has been recorded by La Vecchia and the orchestra of Rome but Naxos do not have a release date for it yet.
The quality of the second symphony is in my opinion much higher than that of the first symphony. The first movement is strong and likeble, the second movement is a scherzo that is quite quirky in style with a trio section featuring a neapolitan style melody played by horns and trumpets, the third movement is slow with a long melody played by the Cor Anglais, the fourth movement is rumbustious and the most interesting of all: It begins fairly conventionally but after reaching a point of indecision, takes off with seemingly unstoppable enthusiasm, energy and brilliance.

For anybody who has not yet heard samples of the symphony,
you can hear some of the second movement here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leGPTikJRBo
and some of the 4th movement is here
https://soundcloud.com/rosflute/sgambati-symphony-2-movt-4

[LateRomantic75]

Wow! I must hear it, then! Thanks for the links

[giles.enders]

This is great news, I enjoyed listening to the samples and will certainly buy the CD when it is available.

[Richard Moss]

Hi Ros,

Just belatedly caught up with your reply.  Info much appreciated - looks like another 'must buy' CD coming up.

Best wishes

Richard

[Amphissa]

Will this be broadcast? Can someone capture/upload?

[rosflute]

Concuctor Francescco La Vecchia tells me that the release will be in September [or thereabouts]

[Alan Howe]

Great, thanks. Something to look forward to without a doubt.