Adolphe Samuel - Symphony No.6 in D-minor, Op.44 (1891)

Adolphe-Abraham Samuel (11 July 1824 - 11 September 1898) was a Belgian music critic, conductor and composer.
Work: Symphony No.6 in D-minor, Op.44 (1891)
Mov.I: Genesis (Adagio - Allegro tumultuoso) 00:00
Mov.II: Eden (Andante) 09:55
Mov.III: Caïn (Presto guerriero) 19:18
Mov.IV: Lux luceat! - Laus et Jubilatio (Finale) 24:42
Orchestra: Royal Flemish Philharmonic
Conductor: Martyn Brabbins

[@tedwilks]

Superb - there is no other word for it! En tusen tack!

[@harryandruschak2843]

Yet another good composer I had never heard of. Thank you for these uploads. They have enriched my life

[@bowerdw]

And this intense piece has been setting on RUclips for 8 years with few comments. At least it has been seen.

[@marcelolasta3228]

Extraño opus,digno de difundir,gracias amigo!!

[@Iceland874]

What a wonderful era for the symphony. Another enjoyable one. Thank you!

[@dixiedaniel9762]

I hope more of his works are put on RUclips, this is a pleasure to listen to.

[@rogernortman9219]

A Romantic composer with those dates of whom I had never heard!! Worth a try.

[@JAMESLEVEE]

The main body of the first movement is marked Allegro appasionato e tumultuoso. The tempo of the final movement is Allegro solenelle e brillante. I obtained the information here: www.svm.be/content/samuel-adolphe?display=article

[@fcoleman8]

I echo Harry A's sentiments concerning this symphony. Wonder if Nos. 1 thru 5 have been recorded.

[@robertwalker2052]

Might I add a note on classical music nomenclature. The sections of a large work of music are called movements, not, as you have been calling them, "chapters". Thank you.

[@philhomes233]

Interesting.

[@josealexandre6632]

Vaguely Brucknerian or am I deeply mistaken?

[@rogerknox9147]

2nd movement: Brahmsian lyricism, Wagnerian harmony. More compact, restrained, fine-grained than Bruckner in my opinion. Very beautiful and full of intimate expression and detail.