Laurence Equilbey, Insula Orchestra – Louise Farrenc: Symphony No. 1, Op. 32: IV. Allegro assai

Louise Farrenc was a prominent and pioneering composer within the Parisian music scene in the 19th century. Champions of her repertoire, Laurence Equilbey and her period-instrument Insula Orchestra devote this album to two of her three symphonies: Farrenc was, of course, unusual as a female composer who achieved significant recognition, but she was also unusual as a symphonist: at the time, symphonies were not considered the domain of French composers, for whom opera was the Holy Grail. She had to wait four years for the premiere of her Symphony No. 1: she completed it in 1841, but it was not until 1845 that it was first performed, in Brussels rather than Paris. The first Parisian performance followed a few months later at a benefit concert mounted by Farrenc herself. __________ Warner Classics ► Website: Subscribe to our: ► YT- Channel: ► Newsletter Follow us on: ► Facebook: ► Instagram: ► Twitter: ► YouTube: Listen to us on: ► Spotify: ► Apple Music: ► Deezer Warner Classics is the home of classical music, featuring iconic high audio quality recordings from the greatest classical legends, opera stars and orchestras of the last century. Discover our unique collection of live performances, studio sessions and films featuring Maria Callas, Jacqueline du Pré, Nigel Kennedy, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlman, Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker and more. Along with its sister label Erato, Warner Classics continues this tradition with today’s most in-demand classical artists, such as Philippe Jaroussky, Joyce DiDonato, Diana Damrau, Emmanuel Pahud, Alexandre Tharaud, Sir Antonio Pappano, Christina Pluhar and Renaud Capuçon. Enjoy this ever-expanding library of official performance videos and exclusive interviews from the classical greats. Check back regularly for more music from your favourite composers including Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Handel and more. #ClassicalMusic #Farrenc