Amphion Bl seroktett - Oktettpartiten - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.

In addition to Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn, Franz Vinzenz Krommer (1759-1831) is one of the anniversaries this year. For his debut recording on the ACCENT playing on period instruments Amphion Wind Ensemble has therefore adopted four of his Bläserpartiten. The special attraction of Krommer Bläserpartiten based on the immediacy of their musical language - particularly in the catchiness of the tunes - spontaneous expression more musical intuition and a instinctive musical sensations all around ends the balance of the compositions. It is straightforward and intellectually accessible music, without slipping into inconsequential, in short, it is light music in the best sense. The musicians of the ensemble, all members of renowned early music ensembles, make this clear in it's support and open up the irresistible charm of this music.

As a princely chamber Kapellmeister of Prince Alois I von Liechtenstein was incumbent Joseph Triebensee (1772-1846), the line one of the best wind ensembles of Vienna. Unlike that time usual, Triebensee not spread it's Bläsermusiken in pressure, but largely as an exclusive copies on a subscription basis, which he edited from 1808 to 1813 and 1803/1804. The collections document the diverse repertoire of very nice Viennese Harmoniemusik who knew also edits popular operas, symphonies, chamber and piano music in addition to original compositions. Especially for his outstanding edits Triebensee was regarded by his contemporaries. From the treasure of Triebensee arrangements Amphion Wind Octet has the excellent couple of outstanding examples of works by Cherubini, Haydn and Mozart recorded, underlining it's absolute leading position among wind ensembles.