Various Artists - Ten Years of Success - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 6 2. From Three Flute Fantasias or Capr Ces Op. 14 No. 1 in E minor 3. No. 3 in F Major 4. Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 18

The InchTondichtungInch, or tone poem, was a popular European genre from the mid-19th to early 20th century. German composer Richard Strauss excelled in this form, producing ten works. A tone poem is a single-movement orchestral piece meant to evoke moods, stories, or scenes without following a strict narrative.Strauss's Don Juan, Op. 20 (1888), was inspired by Nikolaus Lenau's poetic take on the Don Juan legend, portraying him as a man seeking the perfect woman and ultimately succumbing to despair. Strauss's orchestral work mirrors this, opening with energetic themes of Don Juan's adventures, featuring lyrical passages for his loves, and concluding with dark chords symbolizing his demise.In 1898, Strauss composed Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), a six-section tone poem inspired by Beethoven's Eroica, reflecting his own life and career. Themes depict the hero, his adversaries, companion, battles, peace, and eventual retirement. Critics debated Strauss's self-portrait as arrogant or humorous, but the work remains a testament to artistic struggle and triumph.Austrian conductor Hans Graf, Chief Conductor and Quantedge Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 2020, is known for his curiosity, creative programming, and commanding presence. An acclaimed guest conductor worldwide, he has won multiple awards including the Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis and recorded works by Mozart, Stravinsky, and Berg.Founded in 1979, the SSO is Singapore's flagship orchestra, performing year-round and achieving global recognition, including rankings by Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine. Under Graf, the orchestra has released over 50 recordings and revived rare works by composers like Kozlowski, Klenau and Ogerman.The SSO forms part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also encompasses choruses, youth orchestras, and major music festivals. Album Tracks 1. Do

Album Tracks 1. Homage to Phoenix By Birds 2. Happy Family 3. Carrying the Bridal Sedan-Chair 4. Opening the Door 5. Religious Festival 6. A Spray of Blossom 7. Fengyang Song and Latter Eight Beats 8. The Vendor Coming to the Mountain Village 9. Nostalgia 10. West Henan Two-Eight Beats