Joachim Raff: Symphony No. 2; Four Shakespeare Preludes / Jarvi

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	Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 140 - I. Allegro
	Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 140 - II. Andante con moto
	Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 140 - III. Allegro vivace
	Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 140 - IV. Andante maestoso - Allegro con spirito
	The Tempest Overture - The Tempest Overture, WoO 49
	Macbeth Overture - Macbeth Overture, WoO 50
	Romeo and Juliet Overture - Romeo and Juliet Overture, WoO 51
	Othello Overture - Othello Overture, WoO 52

Album Summary

Conductor

• Järvi, Neeme

Ensembles

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• Orchestre de la Suisse romande

Composer

• Joachim Raff (1822 - 1882)

Notes & Reviews:

This disc marks the beginning of a new series, dedicated to the engaging, albeit neglected, orchestral works of the German-Swiss composer Joachim Raff - one of the most widely performed and influential musicians of his day. The survey starts with Symphony No. 2 and the orchestral preludes to four plays by Shakespeare: The Tempest, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello, all idiomatically performed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by its new Artistic and Music Director, Neeme Järvi.

The Guardian, 21st February 2013
JSrvi's fleet performance [of the Symphony] avoids portentousness, but never makes the music seem convincingly memorable. The Four Shakespeare Preludes, concert overtures in effect, are much more interesting...brilliant showpieces, which really ought to be heard more regularly in the concert hall.

Notes & Reviews:

Recording information: Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland (06/25/2012-06/27/2012).

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Works Details

Raff, Joseph Joachim : Symphony no 2 in C major, Op.140

• Conductor: Neeme Järvi
• Ensemble: Orchestre de la Suisse romande
• Notes: Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland (06/25/2012-06/27/2012)
• Running Time: 33 min. 8 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Orchestral

Raff, Joseph Joachim : Overture to Der Sturm (The Tempest), for orchestra

• Conductor: Neeme Järvi
• Notes: Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland (06/25/2012-06/27/2012)
• Running Time: 14 min. 17 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1879

Raff, Joseph Joachim : Overture to Macbeth

• Conductor: Neeme Järvi
• Notes: Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland (06/25/2012-06/27/2012)
• Running Time: 11 min. 28 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Orchestral
• Written: 1879

Raff, Joseph Joachim : Romeo and Juliet Overture, for orchestra

• Conductor: Neeme Järvi
• Notes: Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland (06/25/2012-06/27/2012)
• Running Time: 9 min. 52 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1879

Raff, Joseph Joachim : Overture to Othello, for orchestra

• Conductor: Neeme Järvi
• Notes: Victoria Hall, Geneva, Switzerland (06/25/2012-06/27/2012)
• Running Time: 8 min. 16 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1879