Jan Järvlepp

Three Stories By Hans Christian Andersen

Navona, 2022

8/10

Listen to Three Stories By Hans Christian Andersen

The composer Jan Järvlepp employs Rob Dean on narration and the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra and Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra for this highly technical listen that illuminates childhood classics in a very unique setting.

The title track starts the listen with Dean’s captivating storytelling, as the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra provides some low rumbling and light strings to suit both chilling and upbeat moments.

The middle track, “Follow The Leader”, recruits playful percussion and plenty of exciting instrumentation from the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra that’s unpredictable, quite charming and meticulous in a universally enjoyable way.

The final track, “Suite For Strings”, unfolds across 4 segments, where the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra displays dynamic string interaction and much warmth from the radiant energy.

A very accomplished orchestral outing that highlights the conductor Stanislav Vavřínek, Järvlepp and company make for a modern listen that spotlights some of the best symphonic ensembles in existence today.

Travels well with: Jeffrey Derus- From Wilderness; Peter Greve- Oerbos & Other Works Vol. II