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Knudåge Riisager (1897-1974): Symphonic Edition, Vol. 2 from Dacapo

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« on: May 17, 2013, 10:14:01 pm »

The long-awaited second volume in Dacapo's Riisager Symphonic Edition is due out shortly:



T-DOXC (poème mécanique) for orchestra, op. 13 (1926); Symphony no. 2, op. 14 (1927); Concerto for Orchestra, op. 24 (1931); Concert Overture Primavera, op. 31 (1934); Sinfonia (Symphony no. 3), op. 30 (1935); Aarhus SO/Bo Holten

http://www.dacapo-records.dk/en/recording-knudage-riisager-the-symphonic-edition-vol-2.aspx

Riisager's witty, quirky and unique music often has a Gallic tinge to it that sets it apart from the dark, Nordic sound worlds of Nielsen and Holmboe. It shall be interesting to further explore what Riisager can do in the symphonic medium!

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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2013, 01:51:10 pm »

The long-awaited second volume in Dacapo's Riisager Symphonic Edition is due out shortly:



T-DOXC (poème mécanique) for orchestra, op. 13 (1926); Symphony no. 2, op. 14 (1927); Concerto for Orchestra, op. 24 (1931); Concert Overture Primavera, op. 31 (1934); Sinfonia (Symphony no. 3), op. 30 (1935); Aarhus SO/Bo Holten

http://www.dacapo-records.dk/en/recording-knudage-riisager-the-symphonic-edition-vol-2.aspx

Riisager's witty, quirky and unique music often has a Gallic tinge to it that sets it apart from the dark, Nordic sound worlds of Nielsen and Holmboe. It shall be interesting to further explore what Riisager can do in the symphonic medium!

 :)



I could almost buy it for the artwork!
Interestingly,when I mentioned Knudage Riisager,at the GMG forum;for some reason his name seemed to create a lot of mirth! So,that was the end of that!! :(

My own name is probably funnier! ::) :( :-X
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2013, 03:24:49 pm »

A sad commentary on the mentality of SOME members of that august forum ::) ;D
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2013, 05:24:28 pm »

A sad commentary on the mentality of SOME members of that august forum ::) ;D
Actually,it was a bit annoying! Nothing wrong with a bit of humour,and,yes I can see what they mean;but when the only replies you can get are jokes about someones name! ::) >:( And let's face it! Maybe some of our names sound funny to Danish people (although I note that he was born in Estonia!).
Thankfully there are allot of very interesting people there;but I can see what you mean at times!


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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2013, 10:50:53 pm »

A sad commentary on the mentality of SOME members of that august forum ::) ;D
Actually,it was a bit annoying! Nothing wrong with a bit of humour,and,yes I can see what they mean;but when the only replies you can get are jokes about someones name! ::) >:( And let's face it! Maybe some of our names sound funny to Danish people (although I note that he was born in Estonia!).
Thankfully there are allot of very interesting people there;but I can see what you mean at times!


PS: I'm such a misery,aren't I?!! ;D


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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2013, 11:55:28 am »

A sad commentary on the mentality of SOME members of that august forum ::) ;D
Actually,it was a bit annoying! Nothing wrong with a bit of humour,and,yes I can see what they mean;but when the only replies you can get are jokes about someones name! ::) >:( And let's face it! Maybe some of our names sound funny to Danish people (although I note that he was born in Estonia!).
Thankfully there are allot of very interesting people there;but I can see what you mean at times!


PS: I'm such a misery,aren't I?!! ;D


Never, and at no time!
Thank you BranA. That's nice to know!
So,on with the serious debates about Knudage Riisager!
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2013, 02:28:18 pm »

I do not think-on present evidence-that Riisager was a major talent. His music is quirky, less typically Danish, more obviously influenced by Stravinsky or the French composers than, say, the infintely greater Holmboe or, at least the early, Niels Viggo Bentzon.

An interesting composer, no doubt, and one worth Dacapo's revival exercise. I just wish that they had gone back to continue their exploration of the music of Paul von Klenau-certainly much more to my taste at least.
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2013, 04:36:08 pm »

I do not think-on present evidence-that Riisager was a major talent. His music is quirky, less typically Danish, more obviously influenced by Stravinsky or the French composers than, say, the infintely greater Holmboe or, at least the early, Niels Viggo Bentzon.

An interesting composer, no doubt, and one worth Dacapo's revival exercise. I just wish that they had gone back to continue their exploration of the music of Paul von Klenau-certainly much more to my taste at least.
Have you heard all the available symphonies,Dundonnell? I seem to remember David Hurwitz raves about his music on Classics Today. Not that I ever,really take much notice of him .................but he usually just rants! ;D I also seem to recall very enthusiastic reviews for the Dacapo 'Benzin' ballet cd,the one with the plot about the motorcyclist who has run out of gasoline (hence the name) and the cartoon like sleeve artwork. I was sorely tempted by that one. However!!! I downloaded some cheap tracks from a much earlier release & I must admit I was a bit disappointed. It sounded a bit 'samey' to me. A bit like that witty kind of french music that seems to twitter away,endlessly. It sounds nice at first,but after a while the fingers start twiddling towards the cd drawer release button.
The Hungarian,Laszlo Lajtha is another one. Some lovely,clean textured orchestration doesn't compensate for a dearth of memorable ideas & tunes!
Having said that,maybe I just downloaded some of Riisager's worst music,or wasn't in the right mood?!!

Must say,I do love dacapos choice of artwork for these releases. Very eye catching. If I saw that in a record shop (if I can still find one) I'd be picking it up to see what it was!
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2013, 05:22:14 pm »

Well there is only one symphony available to date  ;D but I do have the rest of the Riisager issued on cd and I would tend to agree with you. Pleasant enough music but no more than that.
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2013, 07:12:24 am »

Well Riisager was always best known for his light music. I'm looking forward to hearing what he did when intending to tackle more serious forms.
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2013, 04:14:52 pm »

Well Riisager was always best known for his light music. I'm looking forward to hearing what he did when intending to tackle more serious forms.
Fair play to the man,eh! :) And the same goes for Don Gillis..............but wait a minute?!! He composed an ambitious cycle of symphonies,and they're in my cd collection!!! :o ;D
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2013, 05:19:24 pm »

Any comments on this disc now that it has been out for some time and Vol. 3 of the Riisager cycle will shortly be released by Dacapo ???

I am rather ambivalent about the music. It is quirky, not at all unpleasant in a chirpy, neo-classical meets 1920s/30s modernism sort of way but not a patch on a contemporary Dane like Holmboe or, as a symphonist, Koppel.
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2013, 10:17:59 pm »

I agree with the original post by Kyjo in that Riisager's music is witty, quirky and unique music .
It may be a mixed bag, but you never know what to expect and for that reason, I find it very interesting.
I may be a rebel here, but I am eager to hear his symphonic works..apparently the Danes like him..
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« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2013, 10:39:02 pm »

Ironically, Riisager once stated: the symphony is dead... long live music! And he went on to compose five symphonies. But not Nielsenian ones, indeed.

DaCapo is right to record these works, but I wish they also recorded Svend Schulz's symphonies, or the remaining four by Ebbe Hamerik.
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« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2013, 10:58:53 pm »

Ironically, Riisager once stated: the symphony is dead... long live music! And he went on to compose five symphonies. But not Nielsenian ones, indeed.

DaCapo is right to record these works, but I wish they also recorded Svend Schulz's symphonies, or the remaining four by Ebbe Hamerik.

or those by Svend-Erik Tarp.
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