Unsung Composers

The Music => Composers & Music => Topic started by: JohnBL on Wednesday 17 August 2011, 18:01

Title: Hakon Borresen
Post by: JohnBL on Wednesday 17 August 2011, 18:01
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?
Title: Re: Hakon Borresen
Post by: eschiss1 on Wednesday 17 August 2011, 21:15
I like the violin concerto and recall having heard some other things as well. I agree.
Title: Re: Hakon Borresen
Post by: izdawiz on Wednesday 17 August 2011, 21:57
Borresen has a Very Good Sextet.. I recommend it!
Title: Re: Hakon Borresen
Post by: Alan Howe on Wednesday 17 August 2011, 22:04
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!