Konwitschny, Franz > Schumann, Robert

Best of Schumann / Peter Schreier, tenor; Annerose Schmidt, piano

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2012-07-10

Works: Robert Schumann: Album für die Jugend no 10 ("Fröhlicher Landmann, von der Arbeit Zurückkehrend") for piano, Op. 68/; Sinfonie Nr. 1 B-Dur, Op. 38 "Frühlingssinfonie"; Dichterlieb...
Performers: Damm, Peter; Friemel, Johannes; Pietzonka, Klaus; Rehm, Kieter; Schmidt, Annerose; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz; Kurz, Siegfried; Masur, Kurt
Ensemble: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig; Rundfunkchor Leipzig; Staatskapelle Dresden

Sensual Classics: Desire

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2011-09-13

Works: Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Piano no 21 in C major, K. 467; Max Reger: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Mozart, Op....
Performers: Schmidt, Annerose
Conductors: Sebastian, Georges; Masur, Kurt; Bongartz, Heinz; Kegel, Herbert; Apelt, Arthur; Konwitschny, Franz; Herbig, Günther; Rögner, Heinz
Ensemble: Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Dresdner Philharmonie; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig; Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin; Staatskapelle Berlin; Staatskapelle Dresden

Schumann Highlights / Songs & Piano Works

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-05-11

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major, Op. 38; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 54; Violoncello Concerto in A mino...
Performers: Auger, Arleen; Canino, Bruno; Mozart-Trio, Wiener; Olbertz, Walter; Rosel, Peter; Schmidt, Annerose; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman; Timm, Jurnjacob; Vogler, Jan
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz; Masur, Kurt

Robert Schumann exploited the entire range of musical expression. In addition to extracts from the "great" symphonies and concertos, this collection includes more intimate works...continue...

Dreams Of Spring

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2010-02-09

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B major; Franz Schubert: Moments musicaux (6) for Piano, D 780/Op. 94; Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89; Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774; Der Musensohn, D 764/Op. 92 no 1; ...
Performers: Ebert, Elisabeth; Geszty, Sylvia; Lorenz, Siegfried; Olbertz, Walter; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman; Suske, Karl; Zechlin, Dieter
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz; Rögner, Heinz; Honeck, Manfred; Herbig, Günther; Zehetmair, Thomas; Suitner, Otmar; Mauersberger, Rudolf
Ensemble: ; Camerata Bern

The Basics story continues! This month Berlin Classics releases more classical music highlights in delightfully cohesive combinations and with appropriate visuals. Roll on, spring -...continue...

Greatest Works - Schumann / Masur, Konwitschny, et al

2 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-08-12

Works: Robert Schumann: Genoveva, Op. 81; Symphony no 1 in B flat major ("Spring"), Op. 38; Concerto for Cello in A minor, Op. 129; Kinderszenen, Op. 15; Myrthen, Op. 25; Der Nussbaum ("Es grünet ein N...
Performers: Arens, Rolf-Dieter; Rösel, Peter; Schreier, Peter; Shetler, Norman
Conductors: Masur, Kurt; Konwitschny, Franz; Neumann, Horst
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Chorus

Moments of Peace

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune; Jean Sibelius: Kuolema; Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35; Felix Mendelssohn: Concerto for Pian...
Performers: Funke, Christian; Morbitzer, Egon; Stockigt, Siegfried
Conductors: Sebastian, Georges; Sanderling, Kurt; Vonk, Hans; Kegel, Herbert; Herbig, Günther; Konwitschny, Franz; Masur, Kurt; Honeck, Manfred
Ensemble: ; Bamberg Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Symphony Orchestra; Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra; Dresden Staatskapelle; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra

Schumann: The 4 Symphonies, etc / Franz Konwitschny

3 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 "Spring"; Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"; Symphony no 4 in D minor, Op. 120; Overture, Scherz...
Performers: Bohner, Georg; Damm, Peter; Marker, Hermann; Pilz, Werner
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Basics - Schumann: Symphonies no 2 & 3 / Konwitschny, et al

1 CD / Berlin Classics / 2008-07-08

Works: Robert Schumann: Symphony no 2 in C major, Op. 61; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 "Rhenish"
Conductors: Konwitschny, Franz
Ensemble: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

Konwitschny (1901-1962) was one of the most highly regarded German conductors of his time, and these warm, old-fashioned performances were among the last recordings he...continue...