Louise Farrenc : Symphonie n°3 en sol mineur op. 36 par l'Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France

The only so-called neglected composer who continues to amaze me is Louise Farrenc. Let's hope that in a few years, we won't be able to call her "neglected" anymore. For the record, I prefer the recording by Christoph König and the Solistes Européens Luxembourg. This one is kind of mezzoforte all the way through.

Just heard this on the radio and looked this up here. I love it! First time I've heard of her!

Nothing like a conductor whose downbeat is an upbeat.

First movement is great, but the orchestra has a bit of a wrong tone. Too much legato, too much softness, too little rhythmic emphasis and sforzatos. Not that the playing is bad, I thoroughly enjoy it, but it would need to be even more dramatic. Tempo is almost correct, just a tiny spec faster might be good

¿La Beethoven francés? Por muy mujer que sea...no le llega a Beethoven ni a la B.

Reminds me of Weber but a pleasant discovery - thanks to Classic FM radio.

It was so fricking gooood ! Every bit are amazing ! Why i didn't hear that earlier ? I mean i know why, and I'm angry about it but i really enjoy discovering this artisit !

So I tried one of her symphonies and it turned into a four-hour Farranc-athon!

pourquoi si bon orchestre sonne fade ????.... il n'y a pas de perspective dans la sonorité ... pourrait on comprendre?

Symphonie tout à fait inspirée malgré les influences; on en reprendrait! Performance: 1er et 2ème mouvements imprécis (entrées, justesse) mais les 3ème et 4ème semblent réparer les choses. Les tempi sont bons sauf le 4ème mouvement, un tantinet trop rapide (144 au lieu de 126, c'est une marge) — mais rien de rhédibitoire. Le défaut de cette interprétation est comme des milliers d'autres: lisse, convenue, avec des équilibres d'intensités mal compris ou travaillés. La vaste majorité des chefs d'orchestre «mainstream» n'ont jamais mis les pieds devant une console de mixage et ça parait!

Musique magnifique,orchestre et chef Au top niveau


, Simon Bernardini du Berliner comme 1* violon , merci pour ce moment béni et vive Louise farrenc

This is the first time I have heard of Louise Farrenc and my word this Symphony is glorious! Who said this is a man's world!! Farrenc shows the way! Wonderful performance!

Marvelous symphony!

Like muscular Mendelssohn. Terrific.

Playing this with the Paducah Symphony on Saturday (9/18/2021). Very cool peice!

Hello Beethoven Cello Sonata!

Today was another one of those days when I discovered how little I know about music, or anything else for that matter. Here is a symphony that works well from beginning to end and I never heard of Louise Farrenc until today. The men of the music business did a very good job of keeping this highly talented lady a secret. I know of many symphonies by men from the mid-19th century that do not compare with this work. The only thing feminine about this piece is the absence of trumpets and trombones, the roughnecks of the orchestra. The sweetness of the work reminds me of Mendelssohn whose music is often quite feminine in nature. Now I must explore the rest of her repertoire and add her to the list of major talents to be celebrated from the dark recesses of music history.

Great music!
Oh and that timpani player... 😍

So underrated. Even Schumann praised her.

The movements are:

I. Adagio - Allegro
II. Adagio cantabile
III. Scherzo: Vivace
IV. Finale: Allegro