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Vol​.​52: Symphony No​.​2 'Morgenrot' - Piet Swerts

by Phaedra - In Flanders' Fields

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1.
Introitus 10:11
2.
Kyrie 05:13
3.
Dies Irae 12:39
4.
An die Musik 12:26
5.
Interludium 10:09
6.
7.
Morgenrot 09:47

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Swerts' symphony is undoubtedly a work that is particularly communicative. For this he uses a personal but always clear and understandable musical language. Expressive harmonies, haunting rhythms and compelling melodies are linked to a very virtuoso orchestration art. Sometimes an intimate or oppressive atmosphere is evoked, another time Swerts grabs the big gesture and all symphonic registers are pulled open for a spectacular orchestral. That he is also an excellent composer for voices, is evident from the central chorus excerpt 'An die Musik', but also from the solo part for soprano that is played by Bernadette Degelin in style and with great conviction.

This recording definitely offers a haunting performance by the Flemish Radio Choir and orchestra under the direction of Bjarte Engeset who will now also present the qualities of this work outside the concert hall.

Piet Swerts (°1960)

Symphony no 2 – Morgenrot
– Introitus (10:13)
– Kyrie (5:13)
– Dies Irae (12:40)
– An die Musik (R.M.Rilke) (12:26)
– Interludium (10:21)
– Abschied. Ende des Herbstes (R.M.Rilke) (11:06)
– Morgenrot (R.M.Rilke) (10:19)

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released February 20, 2019

Performers:
Bernadette Degelin, soprano
Flemish Radio Choir
Flemish Radio Orchestra
Bjarte Engeset, conductor

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Phaedra is the only label with a 100% focus on music from composers of the Low Countries – ancient, classical and contemporary. Our goal is to record, publish and perform this wonderful but little known music and spread it globally.

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