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5.0 out of 5 stars
Takes a lot of work, but worth it!, July 25, 2002
This review is from: Hans Pfitzner: Symphony Op. 36a; Elegie und Reigen Op. 45; Fantasie Op. 56 (Audio CD)
This is a symphony of very subtle self-loathing, to contrast it with the excoriating works of Petterson. It doesn't make much of an impression at first, sounding very German late-romantic in a Reger/Schmidt/Schreker kind of way, but far more introverted.
But listen to it a few times and its anguish comes forth, along with a satisfying structure. A forgotten masterpiece with manifold beauties you have to work a bit for, but worth every penny.
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