Suchon / Estonian National Symphony Orch / Jarvi Baladicka Suita Op. 9 CD

Eugen Suchon (1908-93) was the most influential and respected Slovak composer of the 20th c. This new Chandos CD features the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and it's artistic director Neeme J?rvi performing three of Suchon's greatest symphonic works, composed during the years he spent teaching in Bratislava, both pre- and post- WWII. His interest in the origins of Slovak folk music and extended tonality are to be heard. Winner of two Grammy½ Awards, in 2004 and 2010, the ENSO is the longest, continually operating professional orchestra of it's kind in Estonia and tours worldwide.

1. Metamorphosis for Orchestra/Piano, I. Andante Con Moto 2. Metamorphosis for Orchestra/Piano, II. L'istesso Tempo 3. Metamorphosis for Orchestra/Piano, III. Allegro Moderato 4. Metamorphosis for Orchestra/Piano, IV. Larghetto 5. Metamorphosis for Orchestra/Piano, V. Allegro Feroce 6. Balladic Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 9, I. Allegro Moderato Ma Energico 7. Balladic Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 9, II. Adagio 8. Balladic Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 9, III. Allegro Molto 9. Balladic Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 9, IV. Largo, Con Malinconia 10. Symfonietta Rustica, for Orchestra, I. Moderato E Sostenuto 11. Symfonietta Rustica, for Orchestra, II. Adagio 12. Symfonietta Rustica, for Orchestra, III. Allegro Assai