{"title":"Home Page","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bruckner-symphony-no-9-4-movement-version","title":"Bruckner Symphony No.9 (4 movement version)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKahchun Wong’s second release as Principal Conductor of the Hallé presents the first commercial recording of the latest revised four-movement version of Bruckner’s landmark final symphony. Taken from a rapturously received and critically acclaimed performance at The Bridgewater Hall (The Times’ 5* review describing a ‘splendid night’ and hailing the magnificent sound of the ‘blazing Hallé) this recording will prove essential for those wishing to hear the work in the intended four movement form. The album booklet contains a personal introduction from Wong and a note from Dr. John A. Phillips, surveying his work on reconstructing the Finale for performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANTON BRUCKNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymphony No.9 \u003cbr\u003e(Fourth movement revised by Dr. John A. 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Alongside a survey of his recent works for orchestra are pieces by William Marsey and Oliver Leith, composers who have been championed by Adès. Conducted by Thomas Adès, ‘one of the most accomplished and complete musicians of his generation’ (New York Times) this album features \u003cb\u003ethree world premiere recordings\u003c\/b\u003e, including Adès’ Aquifer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThomas Adès, CBE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003einternationally acclaimed composer, pianist and conductor whose work has been presented in leading concert halls and opera houses worldwide. Recordings of his works have received numerous international awards and in 2024 Adès received the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal from Sir Simon Rattle, who described him as being an ‘outrageously gifted’ musician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Adès \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ework \u003ci\u003eAquifer\u003c\/i\u003e takes its name from an underground geological structure through which water seeps and flows, the work features orchestral writing which is full of colour and movement, flamboyant climaxes and rich expression.  Written during the first Covid lockdown, for an orchestra that had to play socially distanced, \u003ci\u003eDawn\u003c\/i\u003e is constructed from a slowly unfolding passacaglia which passes between instruments, depicting the sunrise moving continuously around the world, in music of sonic beauty.  Repetition is also at the heart of \u003ci\u003eShanty\u003c\/i\u003e, as material is passed between orchestral voices, with hypnotic and captivating results. In contrast, ingenious use of imitation and repetition produce a gripping effect in the invigorating brass fanfare T\u003ci\u003eower\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver Leith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s \u003ci\u003eCartoon Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, described as ‘mesmeric’ (\u003ci\u003eThe Arts Desk)\u003c\/i\u003e, was commissioned by the Hallé. The processional piece displays a rich soundscape,  coloured with large tolling bells and stunning orchestral climaxes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hallé and Adès gave the world premiere of \u003cb\u003eWilliam Marsey’s\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMan with Limp Wrist  \u003c\/i\u003ein 2023. 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