Rudolf Kempe - Rudolf Kempe: The Genius of the Podium (2010)
BAND/ARTIST: Rudolf Kempe, Münchner Philharmoniker, Berliner Philharmoniker, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Title: Rudolf Kempe: The Genius of the Podium
- Year Of Release: 2010
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: FLAC (tracks)
- Total Time: 13:43:32
- Total Size: 3.73 GB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:
Disc 1
01. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
02. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
03. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
04. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
05. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
06. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
07. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
08. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto
Disc 2
01. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
02. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
03. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro -
04. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro - Presto
05. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro
06. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Scene am Bach. Andante molto moto
07. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro
08. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter. Sturm. Allegro -
09. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto
Disc 3
01. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brio
02. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante
03. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
04. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro
05. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo
06. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderato
07. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso
08. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato
Disc 4
01. Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 21, MWV P3
02. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: VII. Nocturne
03. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: I. Scherzo
04. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: IX. Wedding March
05. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
06. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: II. The Kalendar Prince
07. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
08. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: IV. Festival at Baghdad - The Sea - The Ship Breaks against a Cliff Surmounted by a Bronze
Disc 5
01. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": I. Adagio - Allegro molto
02. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": II. Largo
03. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": III. Molto vivace
04. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco
05. Dvořák: Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66, B. 131
06. Schwanda the Bagpiper (2002 Digital Remaster): Polka
07. The Bartered Bride: Overture
08. The Bartered Bride: Act 1: Polka
09. The Bartered Bride: Act 2: Furiant
10. Die verkaufte Braut (1987 Remaster), Akt 3: Tanz der Komödianten (Orchester)
Disc 6
01. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Introduction
02. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Theme. Don Quixote, Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance - Maggiore. Sancho Panza
03. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation I. Adventure at the Windmills
04. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation II. The Victorious Struggle Against the Army of the Great Emperor Alifanfaron
05. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation III. Dialogue Between Knight and Squire
06. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation IV. Unhappy Adventure with a Procession of Pilgrims
07. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation V. The Knight's Vigil
08. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation VI. The Meeting with Dulcinea
09. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation VII. The Ride Through the Air
10. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation VIII. The Unhappy Voyage in the Enchanted Boat
11. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation IX. Battle with the Magicians
12. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation X. Duel with the Knight of the Bright Moon
13. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Finale. Death of Don Quixote
14. Strauss, R: Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24
15. Strauss, R: Salome, Op. 54, Scene 4: Dance of the Seven Veils
Disc 7
01. Strauss, R: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28
02. Strauss, R: Don Juan, Op. 20
03. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: I. Der Held
04. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: II. Des Helden Widersacher
05. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: III. Des Helden Gefährtin
06. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: IV. Thema der Siegesgewissheit
07. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: V. Des Helden Walstatt
08. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: VI. Kriegsfanfaren
09. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: VII. Des Helden Friedenswerke
10. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: VIII. Des Helden Weltflucht und Vollendung
11. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: IX. Entsagung
Disc 8
01. Strauss, R: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, Prologue: "Kindskopf. Merkt auf, wir spielen mit in dem Stück" (Zerbinetta, Composer)
02. Strauss, R: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, Prologue: "An ihre Plätze, meine Damen und Herren!" (Music Master, Primadonna, Composer)
03. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1: Prelude (Langsam)
04. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 1: Prelude (Sehr lebhaft)
05. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 1: "Treulich geführt ziehet dahin" (Männer, Frauen)
06. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: Morgenröte, "Heil! König Heinrich!" (Männer, König)
07. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: "Was bringen die? Was tun sie kund?" (Männer, Brabanter, Edlen, Frauen, Knaben, König)
08. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: "Mein Herr und König, lass dir melden" (Lohengrin, König, Männer, Frauen)
09. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3: "In fernem Land" (Lohengrin)
10. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Vierte Szene/Scene 4/Quatrième Scène, D
11. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: S
12. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: I
13. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: "Morgendlich leuchtend in (1992 Digital Remaster)
14. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: V
Disc 9
01. Tristan und Isolde: Prelude & Libestod
02. Parsifal: Vorspiel (Prelude), 1.Aufzug
03. Parsifal: Karfreitagrauber (Good Friday Music), 3.Aufzug
04. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Vorspiel / Overture
05. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Der Hexenritt / Witches' Ride
06. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Das Knusperhäuschen / The Gingerbread House
07. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Knusperwalzer / The Witch's Waltz
08. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Traumpantomime / Dream Pantomime
Disc 10
01. Intermezzo from L'Amico Fritz, Act III (1997 Remastered Version)
02. Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 3: Dance of the Hours
03. Intermezzo (Notre Dame)
04. Waltz from Faust, Act II (1997 Remastered Version)
05. Die Puppenfee: Ballet Music
06. Orpheé aux Enfers: Overture
07. Ero, der Schelm: Kolo (Dance) (1997 Remastered Version)
08. Rosamunde Incidental Music D797: Overture D644
09. Rosamunde Incidental Music D797: Entr'acte No.3 in B flat
10. Rosamunde Incidental Music D797: Ballet No. 2 in G
11. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (1997 Remastered Version)
Disc 11
01. Die Fledermaus (1990 Digital Remaster): Overture
02. Strauss Jr., J.: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, Op. 325
03. Strauss Jr., J.: Leichtes Blut, Op. 319
04. Dynaimiden (Geheime Anziehungskräft) Op. 173
05. Ein Tausend und eine Nacht - Walzer Op. 346
06. Strauss Jr., J.: Im Krapfenwald'l, Op. 336
07. Strauss Jr., J.: Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437
08. Sphären-Klänge - Walzer Op. 235 (1990 Remastered Version)
09. Strauss Sr., J.: Radetzky March, Op. 228
10. Gold und Silber - Walzer Op. 79 (1959 Remastered Version)
Disc 1
01. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
02. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
03. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
04. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
05. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
06. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
07. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
08. Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto
Disc 2
01. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
02. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
03. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro -
04. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro - Presto
05. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro
06. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Scene am Bach. Andante molto moto
07. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro
08. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter. Sturm. Allegro -
09. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto
Disc 3
01. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brio
02. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante
03. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
04. Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro
05. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo
06. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderato
07. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso
08. Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato
Disc 4
01. Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 21, MWV P3
02. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: VII. Nocturne
03. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: I. Scherzo
04. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: IX. Wedding March
05. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
06. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: II. The Kalendar Prince
07. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
08. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35: IV. Festival at Baghdad - The Sea - The Ship Breaks against a Cliff Surmounted by a Bronze
Disc 5
01. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": I. Adagio - Allegro molto
02. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": II. Largo
03. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": III. Molto vivace
04. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco
05. Dvořák: Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66, B. 131
06. Schwanda the Bagpiper (2002 Digital Remaster): Polka
07. The Bartered Bride: Overture
08. The Bartered Bride: Act 1: Polka
09. The Bartered Bride: Act 2: Furiant
10. Die verkaufte Braut (1987 Remaster), Akt 3: Tanz der Komödianten (Orchester)
Disc 6
01. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Introduction
02. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Theme. Don Quixote, Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance - Maggiore. Sancho Panza
03. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation I. Adventure at the Windmills
04. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation II. The Victorious Struggle Against the Army of the Great Emperor Alifanfaron
05. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation III. Dialogue Between Knight and Squire
06. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation IV. Unhappy Adventure with a Procession of Pilgrims
07. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation V. The Knight's Vigil
08. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation VI. The Meeting with Dulcinea
09. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation VII. The Ride Through the Air
10. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation VIII. The Unhappy Voyage in the Enchanted Boat
11. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation IX. Battle with the Magicians
12. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Variation X. Duel with the Knight of the Bright Moon
13. Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Finale. Death of Don Quixote
14. Strauss, R: Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24
15. Strauss, R: Salome, Op. 54, Scene 4: Dance of the Seven Veils
Disc 7
01. Strauss, R: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28
02. Strauss, R: Don Juan, Op. 20
03. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: I. Der Held
04. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: II. Des Helden Widersacher
05. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: III. Des Helden Gefährtin
06. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: IV. Thema der Siegesgewissheit
07. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: V. Des Helden Walstatt
08. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: VI. Kriegsfanfaren
09. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: VII. Des Helden Friedenswerke
10. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: VIII. Des Helden Weltflucht und Vollendung
11. Strauss, R: Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40: IX. Entsagung
Disc 8
01. Strauss, R: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, Prologue: "Kindskopf. Merkt auf, wir spielen mit in dem Stück" (Zerbinetta, Composer)
02. Strauss, R: Ariadne auf Naxos, Op. 60, Prologue: "An ihre Plätze, meine Damen und Herren!" (Music Master, Primadonna, Composer)
03. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 1: Prelude (Langsam)
04. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 1: Prelude (Sehr lebhaft)
05. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 1: "Treulich geführt ziehet dahin" (Männer, Frauen)
06. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: Morgenröte, "Heil! König Heinrich!" (Männer, König)
07. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: "Was bringen die? Was tun sie kund?" (Männer, Brabanter, Edlen, Frauen, Knaben, König)
08. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3 Scene 3: "Mein Herr und König, lass dir melden" (Lohengrin, König, Männer, Frauen)
09. Wagner: Lohengrin, WWV 75, Act 3: "In fernem Land" (Lohengrin)
10. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Vierte Szene/Scene 4/Quatrième Scène, D
11. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: S
12. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: I
13. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: "Morgendlich leuchtend in (1992 Digital Remaster)
14. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (1992 Digital Remaster), DRITTER AKT/ACT 3/TROISIEME SCENE, Fünfte Szene/Scene 5/Cinquième Scène: V
Disc 9
01. Tristan und Isolde: Prelude & Libestod
02. Parsifal: Vorspiel (Prelude), 1.Aufzug
03. Parsifal: Karfreitagrauber (Good Friday Music), 3.Aufzug
04. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Vorspiel / Overture
05. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Der Hexenritt / Witches' Ride
06. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Das Knusperhäuschen / The Gingerbread House
07. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Knusperwalzer / The Witch's Waltz
08. Hänsel und Gretel - Orchestersuite: Traumpantomime / Dream Pantomime
Disc 10
01. Intermezzo from L'Amico Fritz, Act III (1997 Remastered Version)
02. Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 3: Dance of the Hours
03. Intermezzo (Notre Dame)
04. Waltz from Faust, Act II (1997 Remastered Version)
05. Die Puppenfee: Ballet Music
06. Orpheé aux Enfers: Overture
07. Ero, der Schelm: Kolo (Dance) (1997 Remastered Version)
08. Rosamunde Incidental Music D797: Overture D644
09. Rosamunde Incidental Music D797: Entr'acte No.3 in B flat
10. Rosamunde Incidental Music D797: Ballet No. 2 in G
11. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (1997 Remastered Version)
Disc 11
01. Die Fledermaus (1990 Digital Remaster): Overture
02. Strauss Jr., J.: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, Op. 325
03. Strauss Jr., J.: Leichtes Blut, Op. 319
04. Dynaimiden (Geheime Anziehungskräft) Op. 173
05. Ein Tausend und eine Nacht - Walzer Op. 346
06. Strauss Jr., J.: Im Krapfenwald'l, Op. 336
07. Strauss Jr., J.: Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437
08. Sphären-Klänge - Walzer Op. 235 (1990 Remastered Version)
09. Strauss Sr., J.: Radetzky March, Op. 228
10. Gold und Silber - Walzer Op. 79 (1959 Remastered Version)
The German conductor Rudolf Kempe (1910–1976) began his musical career playing the oboe in various symphony orchestras. He eventually graduated to being a conductor after working for several years as an operatic repetiteur. His modest manner on the podium belied his great authority in controlling an orchestra, and his warm but meticulously detailed interpretations of the main classical repertoire established him as one of the leading conductors of his time.
The programme begins with recordings of four Beethoven Symphonies that Kempe made with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra in 1971–72 as part of a complete cycle that has been critically acclaimed, although it has not previously been widely available.
These are followed by Symphonies 3 and 4 by Brahms with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra respectively, two orchestras with which Kemper was closely associated throughout his career.
The next CD shows Kempe’s skill with descriptive ‘programme’ music in Mendelssohn’s delightful incidental music to Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and Rimsky-Korsakov’s colourful orchestral suite Scheherazade depicting a number of tales from the 1001 Arabian Nights.
Then comes music by three Bohemian composers: the opening of the famous ‘Largo’ from Dvorák’s ‘New World’ Symphony; the Polka from Schwanda the Bagpiper by Weinberger; and a suite from Smetana’s lively opera The Bartered Bride.
CDs 6 and 7 present several of the main orchestral works by Richard Strauss, including Don Juan., Ein Heldenleben, Till Eulenspiegel, Tod und Verklärung and Don Quixote, all except the last recorded with the Staatskapelle Dresden, an orchestra closely associated with the works of Richard Strauss.
CD 8 moves to the opera house and includes vocal extracts from Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos and Wagner’s Lohengrin and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The next CD covers orchestral pieces from opera, including a suite arranged by Kempe himself from Hansel und Gretel by Humperdinck
On CD 10 we find Kempe in lighter mood with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme of orchestral bon-bons that was called Vienna Philharmonic ‘On Holiday’ when it was originally released on LP. Tthe final CD covers some of the best loved music by the Strauss family. The very last track in the album is the waltz Gold und Silber by Franz Lehár, which Kempe considered the finest studio recording he ever made.
The programme begins with recordings of four Beethoven Symphonies that Kempe made with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra in 1971–72 as part of a complete cycle that has been critically acclaimed, although it has not previously been widely available.
These are followed by Symphonies 3 and 4 by Brahms with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra respectively, two orchestras with which Kemper was closely associated throughout his career.
The next CD shows Kempe’s skill with descriptive ‘programme’ music in Mendelssohn’s delightful incidental music to Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and Rimsky-Korsakov’s colourful orchestral suite Scheherazade depicting a number of tales from the 1001 Arabian Nights.
Then comes music by three Bohemian composers: the opening of the famous ‘Largo’ from Dvorák’s ‘New World’ Symphony; the Polka from Schwanda the Bagpiper by Weinberger; and a suite from Smetana’s lively opera The Bartered Bride.
CDs 6 and 7 present several of the main orchestral works by Richard Strauss, including Don Juan., Ein Heldenleben, Till Eulenspiegel, Tod und Verklärung and Don Quixote, all except the last recorded with the Staatskapelle Dresden, an orchestra closely associated with the works of Richard Strauss.
CD 8 moves to the opera house and includes vocal extracts from Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos and Wagner’s Lohengrin and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The next CD covers orchestral pieces from opera, including a suite arranged by Kempe himself from Hansel und Gretel by Humperdinck
On CD 10 we find Kempe in lighter mood with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme of orchestral bon-bons that was called Vienna Philharmonic ‘On Holiday’ when it was originally released on LP. Tthe final CD covers some of the best loved music by the Strauss family. The very last track in the album is the waltz Gold und Silber by Franz Lehár, which Kempe considered the finest studio recording he ever made.
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