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Henze: Violin Concertos no 1 & 3, etc / Skaerved, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-06-20

Works: Hans Werner Henze: Concerto for Violin no 1; Concerto for Violin no 3; Nachtstücke (5) for Violin and Piano
Performers: Shorr, Aaron; Skaerved, Peter Sheppard
Conductors: Lyndon-Gee, Christopher
Ensemble: Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra

Written fifty years apart, the two beautifully conceived and executed Violin Concertos Nos. 1 and 3 bear the hallmarks of the same, powerful artistic personality....continue...

Henze: Ode an der Westwind, etc / Halffter, Rivinius

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2005-10-11

Works: Hans Werner Henze: Ode on den Westwind, for cello & orchestra; Neapolitan Lieder (5), for baritone & small orchestra; Dithyramben (3), for chamber orchestra
Performers: Hermann, Roland; Rivinius, Gustav
Conductors: Skrowaczewski, Stanislaw; Halffter, Cristobal; Wich, Gunter
Ensemble: ; Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra

"These are all excellently played performances, and comparisons with previous recordings suggest that they do Henze's music full justice. Art Nova has been a frequent...continue...