Simonis, Christian

Richard Eilenberg (b. 1848): Petersburger Schlittenfahrt; Waltzes; Polkas / WDR Radio Orch.

1 CD / CPO / 2013-01-29

Works: Richard Eilenberg: Cürassier, galop for orchestra, Op. 133; Das erste Herzklopfen, for orchestra, Op. 50; Norwegische Rentierpost, galop for orchestra, Op. 314; Die Mühle im Schwarzwald, id...
Conductors: Simonis, Christian
Ensemble: ; WDR Radio Orchestra Koln

Having given us the rousing marches, sprightly polkas, and yearning waltzes of Bilse, the West German RSO in Cologne, under its conductor Simonis, now treats...continue...
Recording information: Klaus-von-Bismarck-Saal, Funkhaus Wallrafplatz, Köln (2003-02-06_2006-02-11&2010-)....continue...

Bilse: Waltzes, Marches, Polkas / Simonis, Cologne West German Radio SO

1 CD / CPO / 2008-10-28

Works: Benjamin Bilse: Sturm-Marsch Galopp, Op. 6; Baumgarte-Allee Polka, Op. 23; Marienwalzer; Nur mit Dir, Op. 34; Schlesische Lieder for 2 Violins and Orchestra; Catharina Quadrille; Die Fürstenstei...
Conductors: Simonis, Christian
Ensemble: Cologne West German Radio Symphony Orchestra

"Your name graces Berlin so nicely, / You highly honored Bilse! / And so we congratulate you thricely: / Johanna, Grete, and Ilse." A composer...continue...

The Instruments of the Orchestra / Jeremy Siepmann

7 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-11-01

Works: Jeremy Siepmann: The Instruments of the Orchestra, narration with musical excerpts; Anonymous, Troubadour: Domna, pos vos ay chausida; Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1; Con...
Performers: Andresen, Ivar; Banks, Kevin; Banowetz, Joseph; Biret, Idil; Bisengaliev, Marat; Bloch, Thomas; Bostridge, Ian; Burashko, Andrew; Cano, Carmen; Castets, Maryse; Chapelle, Corinne; Clynes, Mandred; Do...
Conductors: Elmendorff, Karl; Posch, Michael; Bogár, István; Gunzenhauser, Stephen; Ward, Nicholas; Wildner, Johannes; Müller-Brühl, Helmut; Studt, Richard; Mogrelia, Andrew; Clark, Keith...
Ensemble: ; Accentus; Accentus Austria (Early Music); Almanac Singers; Aradia Ensemble; Bayreuth Festival Orchestra; Bournemouth Sinfonietta; BRT Philharmonic Orchestra; Brussels Belgian Radio & TV Philharmoni...

Not just a cursory overview of the instruments, this is a set of portraits in depth, featuring individual instruments in many contexts (orchestral, chamber, folk,...continue...