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Article: Liszt: Symphonic Poems, Vol. 3.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
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- August 1, 2007
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Liszt: Symphonic Poems, Vol. 3. Michael Halasz, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Naxos 8.557846.
Franz Liszt wrote thirteen tone poems, and conductor Michael Halasz seems intent on recording all of them for Naxos. This is the third volume of such material, containing the poems Festlange, Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne ("What is heard on the mountain), and Hunnenschlacht ("Battle of the Huns'). All three are competently performed and fairly well recorded.
Things begin with Festlange, a lengthy, festive overture more than a symphonic poem, but appropriate for getting the album off to a zippy start. Halasz handles it well, with plenty of contrast and color. ...
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Article: Classical.(Features)
Daily Post (Liverpool, England);
January 26, 2007 ;
700+ words
... ... with splendid noises from woodwind and horns, while the NewZealand Symphony Orchestra, under Michael Halasz, have three of the Liszt Symphonic Poems including Festklange, Battle of the Huns and What is Heard on the Mountain - a cheaper alternative ...
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