The First and Fourth Symphonies of the Swiss composer Richard Flury (1896–1967) both have a strong sense of place. They retain a hint of Bruckner but are fluid rather than monumental. The First is lyrical and grandiose in equal measure, perhaps reflecting the grandeurs of the Swiss landscape. The Fourth was inspired by memories of childhood visits to Liechtenstein and spins out tunes and atmosphere with the profligacy of a Hollywood film score. The existing material for both works was full of errors; this recording is the first to return to Flury’s manuscripts and expunge the wrong notes.

“Flury’s version [of A Florentine Tragedy] has an almost verismo feel to it: brassy declarations seem to echo the fanfares in Turandot; vocal lines have Italianate fluidity to them. Paul Mann conducts the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in a pulsating account […]. Toccata’s rich recording allows both works to bloom and this disc is well worth exploring.” – Gramophone, September 2019 (TOCC0552)

“Paul Mann, a conductor adept at dealing with little known music, is completely on top of these scores. Never for a moment do they drag or sound dull, and the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra does a terrific job. This is certainly a release of interest, and I hope it leads to recordings of Flury’s concertos and symphonies.” – Fanfare, July/Aug 2020 (TOCC0601)