Langgaard: The Symphonies

Langgaard: The Symphonies

With his symphonies the Danish composer Rued Langgaard<br>(1893-1952) offered 16 vastly different versions of what a symphony<br>can be. His captivating, complex genius made room for<br>all conceivable idioms and a wealth of styles ranging from the<br>grandiosely Late Romantic to the purest Absurdism. This box<br>is the first collected recording of Langgaard's 16 symphonies<br>based on the critical edition of the scores; recordings which<br>demonstrate, with spectacular sound quality, Langgaard's<br>masterly grasp of the orchestra and his ecstatic view of art.