Dag Wiren: Sinfonietta / Serenade for Strings / Symphony No

Bright and lively music from the Swedish composer Dag Wirén is unveiled here in surround - sound by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Rumon Gamba, only a few years after the completion of their Grammy - nominated and highly acclaimed series devoted to the neglected orchestral treasures of Vincent d'Indy. In this unique recording Gamba uses the large body of a full symphonic string section, rather than the somewhat smaller - scale chamber orchestra setup that has tended to be used for this music in the past. The effect is a more complete expression of the wit and strength of these works. Designed to 'entertain and amuse', as the composer put it in a note, the widely popular Serenade for Strings is here given an even more brilliant and powerful touch.