Pejačević: Sinfonie fis-Moll ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Jader Bignamini

Dora Pejačević:
Sinfonie fis-Moll op. 41 ∙

I. Andante maestoso – Allegro con moto – Andante maestoso, Tempo I 00:00 ∙
II. Andante sostenuto 14:47 ∙
III. Scherzo. Molto allegro – Trio. Molto vivace 24:49 ∙
IV. Allegro appassionato 32:04 ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony ∙
Jader Bignamini, Dirigent ∙

Auftakt ∙
hr-Sendesaal Frankfurt, 3. März 2023 ∙

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Hessischer Rundfunk (hr)

[amaralvieira]

This was a wonderful performance by the hr-Sinfonieorchester - Frankfurt Radio Symphony under the inspired direction of Maestro Jader Bignamini. What an amazing discovery!

[dvorakslavenskiples]

i´m so happy that the most famous female composer from my country is worldwide played <3

[algo]

Magnifique œuvre d'une compositrice qui mériterait une plus large audience. Merci au hr-Sinfonieorchester, de l'avoir mis à son programme. Les bonnes surprises viennent souvent de cet orchestre que j'aime tant écouter, bravo aux musiciens et au chef, que je découvre également. ∙
Großartiges Werk eines Komponisten, der ein breiteres Publikum verdient. Vielen Dank an das hr-Sinfonieorchester, das es in sein
Programm aufgenommen hat. Die guten Überraschungen kommen oft von diesem Orchester, das ich so gerne höre, Glückwunsch an die Musiker und den Dirigenten, den ich auch für mich entdecke. ∙(trad. by G....E)

[amaralvieira]

Pejačević is considered a major Croatian composer. She left behind a considerable catalogue of 58 opuses (106 compositions), mostly in late Romantic style, including songs, piano works, chamber music, and several compositions for large orchestra, arguably her best. Her Symphony in F-sharp minor is considered by scholars the first modern symphony in Croatian music. Most of her music has yet to be published and released on compact disc, although concerted efforts have been made recently to rectify this situation.(Wikipedia).

[jeffreyhopes]

A tremendous symphony. I find discussions about influences and the composer's musical language beside the point. All composers build on what came before and whatever the musical language (and Pejačević's is no more conservative than that of Elgar or Rachmaninov whose symphonies date from the same period - in some respects less so), what is important is whether that language and those influences are mastered and assimilated into a distintive musical voice. This strikes me as patently and triumphantly the case here. I would add that Pejačević wrote this symphony when she was 32 years old and that she died aged just 37.

[marrrtin]

Hard to believe this great work was only recorded previously once. Thanks hr-Sinfonieorchester, for making my day. Dora finally done justice by a great orchestra!

[amaralvieira]

Symphony in F-sharp minor for large orchestra, Op. 41 (1916 – 1917, rev. 1920; dedicated to her mother baroness Lilla Vay de Vaya).

[eldertonlewismusic]

Would have been even longer until I discovered this composer if weren't for this channel. Thank you! Definitely going to listen to more of her music now! 🎶

[lowe]

That is an incredible piece of music. And a pitch-perfect, fantastic performance. Always great audio/video in this channel as well. Thank you for sharing this.

[TheOmninovoi]

Yes! Thank you so much for showcasing lesser known composers!

[benjaminniemczyk]

Wonderful that hr is bringing back to life this forgotten composer! More, please!

[cyzmix]

I watched this when it was livestreamed in early march while on vacation, and I stayed up late watching the whole thing. This is one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen, and I personally LOVE the 4th movement the best!

[miltongajardo]

What a beautiful music. It's unbelievable that we know absolutely nothing about it, I should have some for my delight.Many Thanks for this great summer pleasure.

[brighidclaire]

Thank you for this! This piece needs greater recognition!

[changchp]

Maestro Bignamini, great job doing all this from memory. Also, he carries character of Maestro Metah.

[carloshumphrey]

Rare to have female composer in those times unlike toda, where we aslo have more female solist than before. This is Dora Pejačević a greate symhpony Dora Pejačević.

[notaire]

Es ist meine erste Gelegenheit, diese spätromantische Sinfonie anzuhören. Erstaunlich fein komponiert und wunderschön aufgeführt mit farbenreichen doch perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Instrumente. Der intelligente und geniale Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester im veränderlichen Tempo und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Danke fürs wertvolle Onlinestellen!

[MusikMoebi]

Eine grandiose Interpretation eines weithin unbekannten Werks. Es hat mich begeistert, wie das Orchester unter der inspirierenden Leitung des Dirigenten sozusagen "alles gegeben hat", um diese Sinfonie so aufzuführen. Das Werk ist für mich ein sympatischer Blumenstrauß von spätromantischen Erinnerungen an diverse Komponisten. Da ist gelegentlich die Instrumentierung von Rachmaninov zu erleben, im 4. Satz auch Cesar Francks Sinfonie. Im 3. Satz fühle ich mich an die Taube von Dvorak erinnert. Aber es gibt auch Brucknerreminiszenzen, sogar Brahms mit den satten Streicherklängen. Nicht zu vergessen viele Anklänge an Richard Strauss und auch einige an Hans Rott. Wie auch immer, auch wenn diese Sinfonie keine originäre Tonsprache erkennen lässt, ist sie doch sehr hörenswert und sollte häufiger gespielt werden.

[nicolasferri]

me encanta ese primer movimiento y el sonido de esta orquesta es impecable

[bryangl]

I am listening to this for the first time and it is certainly very pleasant on the ear, but I'm finding it difficult to discern the structure of the work. It breaks no new ground harmonically and it repeatedly seems to promise development but just when it seems to be heading towards developing its themes, pulls back and more or less repeats itself. So I will continue to enjoying it for what it is along with a sense of frustration for what it might have been. Or for not seeing what is actully there after all. The audience certainly enjoyed it, so perhaps it's me after all -- it's just that I look for at least more adventurous harmony in what I gather is a 20th century work.