Hakon Borresen

[JohnBL]

Being new to the site I tried searching for comments about the music of Borresen (1876-1954) and it didn't turn anything up.  Maybe I did something wrong but anyway it is more than worth a mention.

I have 3 CDs of his music; 2 on dacapo and 1 on CPO.  The works are symphonies 1, 2 & 3, the Violin Concerto, Cello Romance, Prelude to The Royal Guest and the ballet music At Uranienborg - Tycho Brahe's dream.

Surely I am not alone in thinking this is a fine, unjustly neglected composer?

[eschiss1]

I like the violin concerto and recall having heard some other things as well. I agree.

[izdawiz]

Borresen has a Very Good Sextet.. I recommend it!

[Alan Howe]

My mother's favourite is Symphony No.1 because it is a shameless rip-off of Tchaikovsky. My favourite is the much more original, vigorous and exciting Symphony No.2!