Makris Symphony Orchestra - Orchestral Works (CD) - CD

Details: After the critic's failure with his first symphony in 1912, Hjellemo took his time before presenting his second work in this genre - symphony no. 2 in B minor, which was premiered in 1926. The 2nd Symphony is even more extensive and advanced than the 1st, and requires an even larger orchestra. This suggests well that Hjellemo had more confidence in his own abilities than in the critics'...