Name that piece! The game

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

I understood the words

Aber der im Himmel wohnet, lachet ihrer,
und der Herr spottet ihrer.

and went on a hunt...


Although I have 'won', I must ask another member to put up another riddle, as I don't have the time at the moment... And I have already plagued you with Marx!

[DavidW]

Oh and if anyone is interested, this is the cd I have.

[asin]B00009IC6M[/asin]

Some lovely music, and off the beaten path good if you like Mendelssohn but are burned out on the warhorses.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Okay. Changed my mind. I'll put something up after I had my meal...

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Here goes...


http://www.4shared.com/audio/zqcwdxIN/Mystery_music2.html

[Opus106]

A half-serious guess: John Williams?

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

A half-serious guess: John Williams?

Alas, no...

[Scarpia]

Don't recognize it.  Sounds early 20th century, neo-romantic in style.  Parts of it sound sort of British, parts maybe more Scandinavian.   I'll make a wild guess and say Dag Wiren.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Don't recognize it.  Sounds early 20th century, neo-romantic in style.  Parts of it sound sort of British, parts maybe more Scandinavian.   I'll make a wild guess and say Dag Wiren.

It isn't Dag Wiren, though you are right in placing it in Northern Europe. It is 20th century, though not as early as you think.

[klingsor]

How about Kurt Atterberg?

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Nej.

[Scarpia]

The thought occurred to me as well, but it sounded too simple to be Atterberg.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Well, the composer is a symphonist, like Atterberg...

[Scarpia]

Well, the composer is a symphonist, like Atterberg...

Yes, but my conception of Atterberg involves textures that are more complex than your clip.  (Not that I didn't like the clip.)  But of course, what can you really judge from a 1 minute clip?

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Yes, but my conception of Atterberg involves textures that are more complex than your clip.  (Not that I didn't like the clip.)  But of course, what can you really judge from a 1 minute clip?

Agreed. 'My' composer's music is starker and more spare. The work my clip comes from is his happiest creation, in my opinion. If Sarge comes along, he must know it...

[Scarpia]

The contest sunk beneath the radar during the weekend lull.  I took my shot at it.  Any other ideas?

[DavidW]

Since it's been long enough perhaps J. Z. Herrenberg should post the answer and then another clip?

[Brian]

Wow, this thread has absolutely exploded since I left for vacation! A lot of really enjoyable clips and mystery items, gents, and I will go ahead and say that being completely flummoxed has been a lot more enjoyable than those fairly rare occasions where I've known the answer. Especially in the case of Dutilleux - what a superb piece!

[DavidW]

Did you see the atonal Mozart Brian?  Gurn is a stinker!

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Okay, gents, I was busy. Sorry for the delay. I'll reveal all... The fragment is from the final movement of Symphony No. 4, the 'sinfonia lirica', by... Eduard Tubin. It's the premiere recording of this wonderful piece, conducted by Järvi on BIS.

[DavidW]

Wow I suck!  I've heard Tubin before, but not the 4th, didn't even recognize the style!