FLAC tracks | Classical | 59:25 | 212 MbIt’s good to see this disc back in print courtesy of Arkivmusic.

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Claus Peter Flor leads a sober, “Germanic” performance of Franck’s symphony, noteworthy for its clarity of texture and sensitivity to dynamic nuance.

This is evident at both ends of the dynamic spectrum, whether in the delicate tracery of the second movement’s central section, or in the distinct audibility of the trumpets in their final lick just before the work’s closing chords.

I do miss the rhythmic lift that Monteux brings to the finale (it’s not entirely free of Teutonic heaviness, but then that’s Franck’s fault too), and the Royal Philharmonic strings could have a sweeter timbre now and then, but this is a good performance, strong on basic musical values.

The sonics are also well-balanced and pleasing.

Tracklist:[21:40] 01. Claus Peter Flor – I. Lento, Allegro non troppo[10:52] 02. Claus Peter Flor – II. Allegretto[11:33] 03. Claus Peter Flor – III. Allegro non troppo[07:55] 04. Claus Peter Flor – Poco allegro[03:16] 05. Claus Peter Flor – Molto più lento[04:06] 06. Claus Peter Flor – Allegro non troppo