R. Strauss: Metamorphosen; Schumann: Konzertstuck for 4 horns; Wagner: Siegfried Idyll / Kent Nagano

R. Strauss: Metamorphosen; Schumann: Konzertstuck for 4 horns; Wagner: Siegfried I

Label: Farao Classics
Catalog No: FAR 108061
Format: Super Audio Hybrid CD
Release Date: 2012-10-10
Number of Discs: 1
Running time: 1 hr. 6 min.
Mono/Stereo: Mixed
UPC Code: 675754042394

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Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard
Following two opening strokes by the full orchestra, the dauntless Munich hornists respond with a striking fanfare. It is a flourish that is arresting not because it is powerful, but that is powerful because it is perfect - balance, intonation, tonal beauty - in all ways. And so goes the performance; we are off to the races and can only sit back and be amazed.... ... read more ...

When conducting the Bavarian State Orchestra, a matter which is of key importance to Kent Nagano is the orchestra's special character, which has evolved from out of its almost 500 years of tradition, it being one of the oldest orchestras worldwide. For Nagano, herein lies the analogy which is necessary for his commitment for all that is new in music. The distinguishing feature of this orchestra is its unmistakable warm and dark string sound, having been fostered by the great operas of Mozart and Wagner, and enriched not only through the works of Richard Strauss but actually working with the composer himself. What culminates from out of this, through the tonal contributions of the horns and brass, is a basic tone quality which is wonderfully rounded, never stressing brilliance merely for the sake of brilliance.



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Works Details

>Schumann, Robert : Konzertstück for 4 horns & orchestra in F major, Op. 86
  • Performers: Maximilian Hochwimmer (Horn); Johannes Dengler (Horn); Franz Draxinger (Horn); Rainer Schmitz (Horn)
  • Conductor: Kent Nagano
  • Ensemble: Bavarian State Symphony Orchestra
  • Running Time: 18 min. 36 sec.
  • Period Time: Romantic
  • Form: Concerto
  • Written: 1849

>Wagner, Richard : Siegfried Idyll
  • Conductor: Kent Nagano
  • Running Time: 19 min. 22 sec.
  • Period Time: Romantic
  • Written: 1870

>Strauss, Richard : Metamorphosen for 23 solo Strings, AV 142
  • Conductor: Kent Nagano
  • Running Time: 27 min. 59 sec.
  • Period Time: Post Romantic
  • Form: Orchestral
  • Written: 1945