Immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of the Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig with their captivating album, "Kurt Masur - Kapellmeister-Edition, Vol. 3." Released on September 19, 2014, under the Berlin Classics label, this collection showcases the orchestra's prowess under the baton of the esteemed conductor Kurt Masur, who served as their musical director from 1970 to 1996.
Spanning a diverse repertoire, this album features works by renowned composers such as Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Robert Schumann, Gustav Mahler, and George Gershwin. The tracks range from Mendelssohn's evocative "The Hebrides in B Minor, Op. 26: 'Fingal's Cave'" to Gershwin's lively "An American in Paris," offering a journey through classical and romantic masterpieces.
The album includes notable pieces such as Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian." Additionally, it features Mahler's poignant "Kindertotenlieder" and Schumann's elegant "Symphony for Strings No. 12 in G Minor."
With a duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes, this album is a testament to the Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig's exceptional artistry and Kurt Masur's masterful conducting. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
The Hebrides in B Minor, Op. 26: "Fingal's Cave"Felix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie, Annerose Schmidt
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie, Annerose Schmidt
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: III. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie, Annerose Schmidt
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125: II. Molto vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": II. Andante marziale, quasi moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian": IV. Finale. Moderato assai - Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony for Strings No. 12 in G Minor: IV. Grave - Allegro moltoFelix Mendelssohn, Gewandthaus Orchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur
Genoveva, Op. 81: OvertureRobert Schumann, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Kindertotenlieder: No. 1, Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgenGustav Mahler, Siegfried Lorenz, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Kindertotenlieder: No. 2, Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle FlammenGustav Mahler, Siegfried Lorenz, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Kindertotenlieder: No. 3, Wenn dein MütterleinGustav Mahler, Siegfried Lorenz, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Kindertotenlieder: No. 4, Oft denk' ich, sie sind nurGustav Mahler, Siegfried Lorenz, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Kindertotenlieder: No. 5, In diesem WetterGustav Mahler, Siegfried Lorenz, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Romance for Violin and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 26Johan Svendsen, Egon Morbitzer, Dresdner Philharmonie, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Symphonie Classique": I. AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Symphonie Classique": II. LarghettoSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Symphonie Classique": III. Gavotte. Non troppo allegroSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Symphonie Classique": IV. Finale. Molto vivaceSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Dresdner Philharmonie
An American in ParisGeorge Gershwin, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
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