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The Film Music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold Vol 2 / Gamba

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-11-06

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: The Sea Hawk, film score
Conductors: Gamba, Rumon
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Released in July 1940, 'The Sea Hawk' was Korngold's last swash-buckler, and is arguably the finest film ever made in the genre. One of the...continue...

Korngold: Lieder des Abshieds, etc / Downes, Finnie

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-08-28

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Abschiedslieder, Op. 14; Symphony in F sharp major, Op. 40
Conductors: Downes, Edward
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Released in the 50th anniversary year of his death, this disc is one of a collection of four Korngold titles released this month. Conducted by...continue...

Korngold: Cello Concerto, etc / Dixon, Shelley, Bamert

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-08-28

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Military March in B flat major; Concerto for cello & orchestra in C, Op 37; Symphonic Serenade for string orchestra in B, Op. 39; Concerto for piano left-hand & orchestra, Op...
Performers: Dixon, Peter; Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Bamert, Matthias
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

This disc offers four works, from several of Korngold's periods, including the Cello Concerto, an adaptation of a short piece Korngold composed in 1946 from...continue...

Korngold: Märchenbilder, etc / Bamert, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-08-28

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Schauspiel Overture for orchestra, Op 4; Märchenbilder for piano, Op 3; Der Schneemann, ballet-pantomime; Violanta, opera, Op. 8
Performers: Manning, Peter
Conductors: Bamert, Matthias
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

This disc is devoted to the adolescent compositions of Erich Wolfgang Korngold. This would not normally excite great interest but there is nothing normal about...continue...

Korngold: Sursum Corda, etc / Bamert, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2007-08-28

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Sursum Corda, symphonic overture for orchestra, Op 13; Sinfonietta in B major for orchestra, Op. 5
Conductors: Bamert, Matthias
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Composed when Korngold was only 14, the four-movement Sinfonietta, portrays a phenomenal expertise both in the organization of musical ideas and in the handling of...continue...

The Film Music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold / Gamba

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-10-18

Works: Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Sea Wolf; Adventures of Robin Hood
Conductors: Korngold, Erich Wolfgang
Ensemble: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

"Gamba draws a polished and wholehearted response from all involved. The Chandos recording has striking body and luster; exemplary presentation, too. Very strongly recommended." -...continue...