Just listened to Symphony No.3, and frankly speaking, I didn't get any clue about it... Sometimes the sound of the brass reminds me of the noisy suona in Chinese funerals. But I'm sure it's not that bad. Any suggestions? ( e.g. what to pay attention to, what version to listen to, etc.)
Besides, I was listening to this one:
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@KirillPetrenko : could I ask how much experience you have with contemporary classical music? The answers you're looking for could be completely different depending on that.
If Norgard's Symphony No. 3 didn't work for you, I'd suggest that you try to hear his Violin Concerto No. 1, "Helle Nacht"--translated "Bright Night" or "Light Night", played by Christina Astrand, which you may find a bit more accessible; indeed I've found that Violin Concertos can often provide a good entry point into the music of contemporary composers:
Then, if you're still willing, move onto Norgard's Symphony No. 6 "At the End of the Day" (or his Violin Concerto No. 2, entitled "Borderlines"):
If that doesn't work, then I'd suggest that you listen to Kokkonen & Holmboe's symphonies instead--considering that Norgard mostly rejected his teacher Holmboe's approach to music & composition--and try again at a later time (or not).
In addition, I'd recommend the symphonies of another one of Holmboe's pupils, the late Ib Nørholm, who may be more accessible. Here's his Symphony No. 9, which I like,
I've never gotten that much enjoyment out of Norgard's music. I like his Helle Nacht violin concerto, the Chandos CD of symphony no.6 / Terrains Vagues, and concerto in due tempi. But much of his other music fails to move me. My suggestion is to listen to some other composers. You don't have to force yourself to like Norgard. Try some Ligeti, Takemitsu, Dutilleux, or Lutoslawski.
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