ペッテション: 弦楽のための協奏曲第3番

まさに音楽における私小説の極北。ペッタションの厳しい世界
悲痛で厳しい作風に根強いファンを持つスウェーデン現代の作曲家アラン・ペッタション（1911-1980）。3篇ある彼の弦楽のための協奏曲のうち、第1、第2番を収めた盤（BIS 1690）に続く第2弾。弦楽のみで協奏曲と銘打ながら演奏時間が54分もかかる交響曲級の大作で、恐ろしく念入りな書法によりますが、内容的には私小説風でおそらく自身の生涯のどこかを描いているようです。トロンボーンの魔王クリスチャン・リンドベルイが一切管楽器を含まないこの純音楽作品で指揮者としての力量を証明しています。
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This recording of Allan Petterssons Third Concerto for string orchestra, featuring Christian Lindberg and the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, is the almost inevitable follow-up to their recording of his First and Second concertos for the same ensemble. This disc has an advantage over the earlier release because the Third Concerto is more characteristic of its composer than the first two; that is, it is darker, gloomier, and more pessimistic. In terms of performance, the two discs are about equal. Both are well-played by the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, with tight ensemble, focused intonation, and poised balance, and both are cogently conducted by Lindberg, with the details in place but the big picture always in mind. However, neither is entirely successful for the simple reason that Lindberg and his Swedish musicians do not seem persuaded by the works. The outer movements of the Third Concerto barely hang together, and the long central Mesto seems to go on forever without getting anywhere. It could be argued that these qualities are inherent in the music, and that Lindberg is merely serving the score, but fans of the composer are likely to say that there is more to this music than is revealed in these performances. As always, BIS digital sound is cool, clear, and vivid.