Van Maldere: Symphonies, Vol. 2 Terra Nova Collective & Vlad Weverbergh

• Pieter van Maldere ((1729 - 1768): Symphony No. 24 in D major, VR 58:
• 1 Maldere: Symphony No. 24 in D major, VR 58: I. Allegro Assai 02:30
• 2 Maldere: Symphony No. 24 in D major, VR 58: II. Largo 04:50
• 3 Maldere: Symphony No. 24 in D major, VR 58: III. Vivace 02:10
• Symphony No. 25 in E flat major, VR 59:
• 4 Maldere: Symphony No. 25 in E flat major, VR 59: I. Allegro 05:54
• 5 Maldere: Symphony No. 25 in E flat major, VR 59: II. Largo 04:38
• 6 Maldere: Symphony No. 25 in E flat major, VR 59: III. + IV. Menuetto e Trio 03:01
• Symphony No. 7 in B flat major, VR 34:
• 7 Maldere: Symphony No. 7 in B flat major, VR 34: I. Allegro 04:52
• 8 Maldere: Symphony No. 7 in B flat major, VR 34: II. Andante 02:18
• 9 Maldere: Symphony No. 7 in B flat major, VR 34: III. Presto 03:02
• Symphony No. 8 in A major, VR 35:
• 10 Maldere: Symphony No. 8 in A major, VR 35: I. Allegro 04:32
• 11 Maldere: Symphony No. 8 in A major, VR 35: II. Largo 05:54
• 12 Maldere: Symphony No. 8 in A major, VR 35: III. Presto 02:51
• Symphony No. 19 in G minor, VR 53:
• 13 Maldere: Symphony No. 19 in G minor, VR 53: I. Allegro Assai 04:19
• 14 Maldere: Symphony No. 19 in G minor, VR 53: II. Andante 07:14
• 15 Maldere: Symphony No. 19 in G minor, VR 53: III. Presto 03:13
• Symphony No. 18 in A major, VR 45:
• 16 Maldere: Symphony No. 18 in A major, VR 45: I. Allegro 04:12
• 17 Maldere: Symphony No. 18 in A major, VR 45: II. Largo 03:48
• 18 Maldere: Symphony No. 18 in A major, VR 45: III. Presto 03:29
• Total Runtime 01:12:47

Info for Van Maldere: Symphonies, Vol. 2

The second installment in the three-part album series devoted to the composer Pieter van Maldere.

Following the remarkable first volume, Terra Nova Collective under Vlad Weverbergh continues its symphonic portrait of Pieter van Maldere, presenting further works from Haydn’s legendary “Quartbuch”. The profound impression this Flemish master must have made on the young Mozart can be felt in every note of this second album. Terra Nova Collective presents further treasures from the archives, unleashing van Maldere’s characteristic fiery orchestral energy, with its gripping rhythms and inner drama. Recorded on period instruments in keeping with historically informed performance practice, this second installment in the trilogy once again demonstrates that van Maldere’s music is no dusty repertoire from the margins, but belongs at the vibrant heart of the European Classical tradition. With it, the Flemish master moves ever closer to taking his place alongside Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Terra Nova Collective — Discovering and reinventing music.

Terra Nova Collective
Vlad Weverbergh, conductor

The Terra Nova Collective
with artistic director Vlad Weverbergh at the helm, was launched in Antwerp in 2012. The object of the new initiative was to generate interest in the many musical gems created by the composers of the Austrian Netherlands with particular attention for the repertoire of the classical and early romantic periods. The intrinsic quality of these rediscovered works is revealed when they are performed in the context of more canonical pieces of the Western classical repertoire and gives audiences a chance to enjoy the remarkable diversity of European classical music in the second half of the 18 th and the early 19 th centuries.

Terra Nova Collective performs on period instruments using historically informed performance practices. Vlad Weverbergh insists on surrounding himself with the finest of Belgium’s musical talents in a sparkling ensemble which has the skill and daring needed to deal with its unique repertoire.

For more than a decade, the ensemble has performed in the most prestigious venues of Europe, Asia and the United States as well as in more intimate settings with the aim of bringing its music to the widest possible audience. Starting in 2024 Terra Nova Collective also hopes to explore the choir and orchestra repertoire of Hendrik Tobi just as they did with Johann Adam Faber’s Missa Maria Assumpta in 2021. This resulted in a collaboration with Bart Vandewege as the ensembles choir master.

Vlad Weverbergh
Vlad’s focus is the rediscovery and performance of unjustly neglected composers and their music. For this reason, he founded the Terra Nova Collective in 2012 as artistic and musical director. He handpicked the musicians to create a flexible group in formation, with an adventurous drive to tackle its unique repertoire. Vlad’s musical insights stem from a fruitful and comprehensive career as a clarinettist.

Vlad graduated from the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp in 2000 after studying the clarinet with Walter Boeykens. Upon completing his studies he stayed on at the Conservatoire as guest lecturer of chamber music until 2002. Performances with conductors and symphony orchestras have taken him to stages all over Belgium, as well as Austria, Hungary, Romania and Germany.

Vlad Weverbergh has an extended discography which contains most of the great works for clarinet and a series of world premiere recordings. He is bass clarinet professor at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp and has extended experience as a recording producer.

Booklet for Van Maldere: Symphonies, Vol. 2