Características
This SHM-SACD features two symphonies by the Swiss-born French composer Arthur Honegger: The 3rd Symphony "Liturgique" and the 2nd Symphony for String Orchestra and Trumpet. The recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Herbert von Karajan took place in August 1969 in the Französischen Kirche, St. Moritz, and in September 1969 in the Christuskirche, Berlin. The remastering for Universal Japan took place at the Emil Berliner Studios.
Symphony No. 2 for String Orchestra and Trumpet
1. I. Molto moderato - Allegro
2. II. Adagio mesto
3. III. Vivace, non troppo
Symphony No. 3 “Liturgique”
4. I. “Dies Irae”: Allegro Marcato
5. II. “De Profundis Clamavi”: Adagio
6. III. “Dona Nobis Pacem”: Andante