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Laurence Equilbey, conducting her period-instrument Insula Orchestra, champions more music by Louise Farrenc, a prominent and pioneering composer in 19th century Paris. This set completes the cycle with Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 35 and two overtures Overture No. 1 in E minor, Op. 23 and Overture No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 24. The Financial Times states,.The score is so well written that it deserves a prominent place in the history of the early Romantic symphony... Equilbey and the Insula orchestra gave it a fleet, fiery performance. Their crusading spirit lived up to the day's billingInch. Album Tracks DISC 1 1. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32 I. Andante Sostenuto. Allegro 2. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32 II. Adagio Cantabile 3. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32 III. Minuetto. Moderato 4. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32 IV. Allegro Assai 5. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36 I. Adagio. Allegro 6. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36 II. Adagio Cantabile 7. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36 III. Scherzo. Vivace 8. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36 IV. Finale. Allegro DISC 2 1. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35 I. Andante. Allegro 2. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35 II. Andante 3. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35 III. Scherzo. Vivace 4. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 35 IV. Andante. Allegro 5. Overture No. 1 in E minor, Op. 23 6. Overture No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 24
