Fartein Valen: Symphony No.3 (1946)

Fartein Valen (1887-1952): Symphony No.3, op.41 (1946).
I. Allegro moderato
II. Larghetto [06:58]
III. Intermezzo [13:09]
IV. Finale: Allegro [16:10]
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra diretta da Aldo Ceccato.
Cover image: painting by Thomas Worthington Whittredge.
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[@mrtchaikovsky]

Valen's friend Sverre Kristensen drowned during WWII after the ship he was on hit a mine. The news reached him while he was writing the second movement of this work, and it left an impression: The passage starting at 9:08 is supposed to portrait the eerily calm, still sea after the mine blast.

[@robertwalker3087]

Always the perfect balance between harmony and counterpoint. Always the forces of orchestral marshalled equally here; all players are soloists. There is no "corps de ballet", but yet perfect ensemble. How? F. V.' s effortless genius.

[@Clivejvaughan]

Was missing this one - thank you !

[@galas062]

thank you!!!

[@kustlerpiano3355]

shadows!!! great!!!

[@darrylschultz9395]

A little disappointed-didn't notice any fartin' at all...😢