Farrenc / Konig / Muller - Symphony 1 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The unconventional structure of Gian Francesco Malipiero's music takes us on a journey through unexpected, sometimes incredibly beautiful vistas. The Sixth Symphony is a rich and songful celebration of string sonorities and moods, while the heroic Ritrovari and evocative Serenata mattutina display Malipiero's expertise in writing for unusual chamber ensembles. The Cinque studi, heard here in their premiere recording, demonstrate an astonishing range of contrasting moods- a kaleidoscopic sonic tour with no more than a small orchestra, which juxtaposes orchestral strings with a wind group of a single flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon and two horns, and a percussion group of cymbal, bass drum, tambourine, celesta, and piano. Album Tracks 1. Symphony No. 6 'degli archi' (of the strings)~Allegro 2. Symphony No. 6 'degli archi' (of the strings)~Piuttosto lento 3. Symphony No. 6 'degli archi' (of the strings)~Allegro, vivo 4. Symphony No. 6 'degli archi' (of the strings)~Lento, ma non troppo - Allegro - Lento - Allegro - Molto triste (Lento) 5. Ritrovari (Rediscoveries)~Allegro energico, non troppo mosso 6. Ritrovari (Rediscoveries)~Allegro mosso 7. Ritrovari (Rediscoveries)~Lento e triste 8. Ritrovari (Rediscoveries)~Andante 9. Ritrovari (Rediscoveries)~Allegro vivace, ma non troppo mosso 10. Serenata mattutina (Morning Serenade) 11. Cinque studi (Five Studies)~Mosso moderatamente, ma gagliardo 12. Cinque studi (Five Studies)~Un poco allegro 13. Cinque studi (Five Studies)~Non troppo mosso, ma fluido 14. Cinque studi (Five Studies)~Lento 15. Cinque studi (Five Studies)~Non troppo mosso

Alexander Kastalsky was a student of Tchaikovsky and a mentor to Rachmaninoff, becoming director of the Moscow Synodal School until the Bolshevik regime banned all sacred music, including the extraordinary Requiem for Fallen Brothers which consequently lay forgotten for over a century. The Requiem is a rich and varied mosaic that honors those who perished in the First World War, poignantly combining Orthodox and Gregorian chant with hymns from the allied nations, even including Rock of Ages. This unprecedented and peerless monument to those who made the ultimate sacrifice was acclaimed on it's 1917 premiere as a 'uniquely Russian requiem that... gave musical voice to the tears of many nations.' This is a world premiere recording. Album Tracks 1. Requiem Aeternam 2. Kyrie Eleison 3. Rex Tremendae 4. Ingemisco Guilty, Now I Pour My Moaning 5. Confutatis Among the Piles of Smouldering Bones 6. Lacrymosa 7. Domine Jesu - Now the Laborer's Task Is O'er 8. Beati Mortui 9. Hostias 10. Interludium 11. Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy... Blessed Is He 12. Agnus Dei 13. What Sweetness in This World Is Not Mixed with Grief? 14. Rock of Ages 15. Kyrie Eleison - Absolve, Domine 16. Interludium Hymn to Indra 17. Requiem Aeternam - Memory Eternal

In the autumn of 1912 Jean Sibelius was commissioned to compose music for Poul Knudsen's surreal pantomime, Scaramouche, an experience that Sibelius soon regretted taking due to reservations about the production. Rarely performed today, Scaramouche is a curiosity within the Sibelius' discography. With the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lief Segerstam featuring soloists Bendik Goldstein (viola) and Roi Ruottinen (cello). Album Tracks 1. Act I, Scene 1 Lento Assai 2. Act I, Scene 2 (Lento Assai) 3. Act I, Scene 3 (Lento Assai) - Andante Con Moto 4. Act I, Scene 4 Tempo Di Bolero 5. Act I, Scene 5 Lento - Tempo Di Bolero - Lento Assai 6. Act I, Scene 6 Tempo Di Valse 7. Act I, Scene 7 Poco Moderato 8. Act I, Scene 8 (Poco Moderato) 9. Act I, Scene 9 Tempo Di Valse 10. Act I, Scene 10 Adagio - Allegro - Adagio 11. Act II, Scene 1 Meno Tranquillo 12. Act II, Scene 2 Allegretto 13. Act II, Scene 3 Andantino 14. Act II, Scene 4 Allegretto 15. Act II, Scene 5 (Allegretto) - Andantino 16. Act II, Scene 6 Tranquillo Assai 17. Act II, Scene 7 (Andantino) - Meno Tranquillo - Lento - Moderato - Allegro Moderato 18. Act II, Scene 8 Allegretto - Allegro 19. Act II, Scene 9 (Allegro) 20. Act II, Scene 10 Andante - Lento Assai - Andantino 21. Act II, Scene 11 (Grave Assai)