Schoenberg - (5) Orchestral Pieces; Brahms & Monn Transcriptions |
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List Price: £5.99
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0747313252428
Label: Naxos
Manufacturer: Naxos
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Naxos
Release Date: 2006-10-30
Running Time: 77
Studio: Naxos |
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Disc 1:
| 1. (Premonitions) - London Symphony Orchestra | | 2. (The Past) - London Symphony Orchestra | | 3. (Chord-Colours) - London Symphony Orchestra | | 4. (Peripeteia) - London Symphony Orchestra | | 5. (The Obbligato Recitative) - London Symphony Orchestra | | 6. Allegro Moderato - Fred Sherry | | 7. Andante, Alla Marcia - Fred Sherry | | 8. Tempo Di Minuetto - Fred Sherry | | 9. Allegro - Philharmonia Orchestra | | 10. Intermezzo: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Philharmonia Orchestra | | 11. Andante Con Moto - Philharmonia Orchestra | | 12. Rondo Alla Zingarese: Presto - Philharmonia Orchestra |
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A wonderful introduction to the Austrian Master, 2007-03-13
Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) is often viewed as the arch-bogeyman of 20th century music. In some respects this is true, and, to this day, many audiences have problems assimilating his music. I must confess that I had problems myself, in spite of musical training and a long time listening to "difficult" 20th century composers, such as Schnittke. For a long time I thought that Schoenberg would elude me, no matter how much goodwill I felt towards him. Then this CD came along. Robert Craft was the close friend and collaborator of Stravinsky, so, I felt, if anyone could be trusted with these works, it was him. I had not heard the Cello Concerto or the Brahms/Schoenberg Quartet, but, having read Malcolm Macdonald's book, "Schoenberg" (do get it if you can!!), and seen the beautiful photos of Balanchine's ballet to the Brahms/Schoenberg Quartet, I felt they could be trusted and gave the CD a try. WHAT A REVELATION!! In one FELL SWOOP, I could see how Schoenberg "fits" in with tradition. And what a marvelous tradition it is. The Cello Concerto is now one of my favourite works of any kind. I have returned to it again and again. Should I be fortunate enough to ever see the New York City Ballet, I can't wait to see the ballet done to the Quartet, and, as for the "difficult" 5 Orchestral Pieces op.16, this listener now can't get enough of Piece No.3 (colours). It really IS Summer Morning by a Lake. If you really want to know Schoenberg in all his multi-facetted genius, begin here. You will be in for the treat and the adventure of a lifetime. Long Live Robert Craft. He is a marvel, and the very BEST ambassador Schoenberg could EVER have wished for. Go and buy this NOW!! ESPECIALLY if you've never heard of Schoenberg, or if you've been put off by the legend. One hearing of this and you'll be a convert. As, I am VERY happy to say, am I. 10/10
Super stuff for the Schoenberg novice, 2008-03-10
I can only echo the other reviewer of this briliant CD; a great place to start to get to know this fascinating composer. Many "classical music" listners dismiss Schoenberg as tuneless and, frankly, unlistenable. This is patent nonsense!
On this well-packed and programmed Naxos CD we have Five Pieces for Orchestra Op. 16,the lovely Cello Concerto, and, perhaps the most stunning piece of all, the orchestration of Brahms' Piano Quartet in G minor Op. 25.
All of this is great stuff and I genuinely believe that most people with a liking for "not another version of Mahler's 5th symphony" open-mindedness will love this. (I'm not picking on Mahler, by the way!).
Couple this great music with superb engineering, and interesting booklet, and you have a terrific bargain.
All of the Robert Craft Naxos Schoenberg CDs are worth investigating.
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