Macmillan: Symphony No. 3 'Silence'; The Confession of Isobel Gowdie

Macmillan: Symphony No. 3 'Silence'; The Confession of Isobel Gowdie

Macmillan: Symphony No. 3 'Silence'; The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
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Composer: James [2] MacMillan
Conductor: James MacMillan
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-02-22
Music Label: Chandos
Soundtracks:
  1. The Confession Of Isobel Gowdie - BBC Philharmonic
  2. Symphony No. 3 'Silence' - BBC Philharmonic

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Music Review: Incredible!!
Rating: 5 Stars

This is simply an amazing recording! James Macmillan is one of the best composers of our time and this recording confirms that fact.
The first work,"The Confession of Isobel Gowdie" was Macmillan's first "hit" which he wrote as a kind of requiem in honor of the woman who was wrongly accused of witchcraft and was burned at the stake. Although the two earlier recordings of this work are great, this one trumps them all. One can debate that it is because the composer himself is the conductor, but I'm not so sure. He is certainly an established conductor in his own right.
Knowing that this is an overall loud piece, he very cleverly has some of the fortissimo moments toned down somewhat so that it doesn't bang your ears too much. Yet he still maintains the power and attitude that makes the piece work. This is just one of many elements that make this performance so good.
The other piece, "Symphony No. 3 (Silence)" is nothing short of remarkable. The subtitle of this symphony is based on a unique concept where the powerful aspects of this work are rooted in the flow of the musical material and the key moments where it stops and then starts again. This concept really comes to play midway through the Symphony where after many minutes of insane musical mayhem, there comes a dramatic pause, the music then starts again with a mirror image of the material we had just heard, albeit with new elements added. At this point we hear a more calm and
slow passage in C giving the sense of a rebirth. Perfectly timed, given the agitated music before. This develops into an incredible climax, giving the feeling of some kind of beutiful epiphany.
My words in describing this recording don't do it justice.
This recording will enlighten your life, whether you be a classical lover or not!
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