Hamerik symphonies

[Gerard]

On MusicWeb there's a very recent review of a recording of the symphonies by
Hamerik, with Dausgaard conducting:

http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2009/Nov09/Hamerik_Symphonies_6200002.htm

Is anyone familiar with these works? What's the opinion about them?

[Steve de Mena]

I have Symphonies 3 and 4. Better than average "second rate" music.
I hear more influences of Schumann and Mendelssohn in these works than
Berlioz (his teacher). After hearing these two symphonies I am
curious to hear some of his other works.

Wow, I actually see all the Symphonies & the Requiem (& some other
works) are available from my "Zune Pass" [Microsoft subscription
service].

Steve

[Matthew�B.�Tepper]

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letters to be typed in news:LImdnf7qrMYKp5DW...@giganews.com:

This is worth reading:

http://www.hberlioz.com/others/hamerik.htm

I tend to think of Berlioz' "true" proteg�s as Ernest Reyer and, to a limited
extent, Camille Saint-Sa�ns. I suppose I really ought to investigate
Hamerik, at least his Requiem, for obvious reasons.

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[jrsnfld]

On Nov 25, 6:09 am, Steve de Mena <st...@stevedemena.com> wrote:
> Gerard wrote:
> > On MusicWeb there's a very recent review of a recording of the symphonies by
> > Hamerik, with Dausgaard conducting:
>

> >http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2009/Nov09/Hamerik_Sym...

>
> > Is anyone familiar with these works? What's the opinion about them?
>
> I have Symphonies 3 and 4.  Better than average "second rate" music.
> I hear more influences of Schumann and Mendelssohn in these works than
> Berlioz (his teacher).  After hearing these two symphonies I am
> curious to hear some of his other works.
>
> Wow, I actually see all the Symphonies & the Requiem (& some other
> works) are available from my "Zune Pass" [Microsoft subscription
> service].
>
> Steve

I agree that Mendelssohn creeps in there, which really calls to mind
Gade's influence, of course, since Asger Hamerik studied with Gade
before moving on to Paris for a stint with Berlioz.

But listen to the last movement of the Symphony No. 1, and the first
of the "tragic" Symphony No. 2. These pieces are oozing with
Berliozian touches, like those galloping trombones in the former and
the snarling trombones in the latter. There are also melodic patterns
and perhaps harmonies that recall Berlioz, though Schumann is not far
away either. This is more than 10 years after Hamerik finished his
studies with Berlioz.

My favorite might be the 6th, which seems quite individual and
beautiful.

Don't forget that Hamerik's son, Ebbe, was a composer. I have a couple
of his pieces on disc as well. I do not know any symphonies by him,
however.

--Jeff

[Paul]

The 6th was recorded by Boyd Neel, has anyone heard that version?

Paul

[Ludwig]

It's available as a free download from
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/4/4/m2-5000-e.html
(search for Hamerik).

[jrsnfld]

On Nov 25, 10:03 am, Ludwig <fromgoogle.1.ludwig...@spamgourmet.com>
wrote:

Thaks for the link. I'll be sure to listen to it.

The two recordings on CD that I have heard are with Goritzki on CPO
and Dausgaard on DaCapo. Both are excellent. Are there others you
recommend, on LP or otherwise?

--Jeff

[Ludwig]

Sorry, I only know the work from the Boyd Neel recording. I see there
is a more recent version conducted by Ole Schmidt as well as the two
you mention.

[Gerard]

Thanks for all input.
I've bought this Dacapo set, and have enjoyed it twice already.
It's a very welcome addition.