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The musical expression of German Romanticism is the theme of this disc. The trajectory of Schumann’s Konzertstück, Op. 86, written for four horns and orchestra, goes from heroism to introspection. Two of his Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13, were orchestrated by no less a figure than Tchaikovsky, while Albert Parlow orchestrated four of Brahms’ most exciting Hungarian Dances. Mendelsssohn’s Overture to his Ballad Opera Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde (Song and Stranger) embodies classical virtues. Anton Webern’s Langsamer Satz for string quartet has been vibrantly orchestrated by Gerard Schwarz. Hans Pfitzner, one of the last representatives of the movement, is represented by his concise, melodic Symphony in C major.
Robert Schumann: Concertstuck in F major, Op. 86
I. Lebhaft
II. Romanze: Ziemlich langsam
III. Sehr Lebhaft
Felix Mendelssohn: Heimkehr aus der Fremde (Son and Stranger), Op. 89, MWV L6
Heimkehr aus der Fremde (Son and Stranger), Op. 89, MWV L6: Overture
Robert Schumann: Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13: Adagio and Allegro brillante (arr. P.I. Tchaikovsky for orchestra)
Variation 11
Finale: Allegro brillante
Johannes Brahms: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (version for orchestra)
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in F sharp minor
Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D flat major
Hungarian Dance No. 11 in D minor
Hungarian Dance No. 16 in F minor
Anton Webern: Langsamer Satz (arr. G. Schwarz for string orchestra)
Langsamer Satz (arr. G. Schwarz for string orchestra)
Hans Pfitzner: Symphony in C major, Op. 46
I. Allegro moderato
II. Sehr langsam
III. Presto
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I. Lebhaft