Composer: Marcel Poot
Orchestra: BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Hans Rotman, Franz André, Frédéric Devreese, Léonce Gras
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Release: 2021
Size: 575 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Symphony No. 1
01. I. Allegro vivo
02. II. Andante
03. III. Rondo. Jazz – Allegro
Symphony No. 2
04. I. Allegro risoluto
05. II. Andante tranquillo
06. III. Finale. Moderato assai
Symphony No. 3
07. I. Lento – Allegro impetuoso
08. II. Andante funerale
09. III. Alegro vivo e resoluto
CD 02
Symphony No. 4
01. I. Allegro con fuoco
02. II. Andante quieto
03. III. Allegro con spirito
Symphony No. 5
04. I. Allegro vivo
05. II. Adagio
06. III. Vivace
Symphony No. 6
07. I. Impetuoso
08. II. Andante maestoso
09. III. Allegro scherzando
Symphony No. 7
10. I. Molto animato
11. II. Andante moderato
12. III. Allegro impetuoso
The Belgian composer, Marcel Poot, was one of the most striking musical figures of his time, with a spicy compositional style that exemplified his zest for life. His cycle of seven symphonies, the earliest of which show the influence of Ravel, Stravinsky and jazz, reveal a clear preference for Classical balance and non-programmatic form. Predominantly tonal, the symphonies are notable for their rhythmic energy, colourful orchestration and lyricism. Symphonies Nos. 1 and 47 are first recordings.