Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with "Magicien orchestrateur," a captivating album released by Heinz Holliger in 2012. This exquisite collection of chamber music, spanning a little over an hour and a half, showcases the brilliance of Heinz Holliger and the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra.
The album is a testament to Holliger's mastery as both a composer and an interpreter, featuring his orchestrations of works by Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré, Franz Schubert, and Emmanuel Chabrier. The centerpiece of the album is Charles Koechlin's "Pelléas et Mélisande," a suite of seven movements that Holliger brings to life with stunning clarity and depth. The album also includes Debussy's "Khamma," Fauré's "Sur les flots lointains," Schubert's "Fantasy in C Major," and Chabrier's "Bourrée fantasque," each piece meticulously arranged by Koechlin.
Holliger's conducting is nothing short of magical, drawing out the rich colors and nuances of each composition. The performances are marked by a delicate balance of precision and passion, with each instrument contributing to a harmonious whole. The album is a journey through the romantic and impressionist eras, offering a diverse range of moods and textures that will captivate any classical music enthusiast.
"Magicien orchestrateur" is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of orchestration and the beauty of chamber music. Heinz Holliger's interpretations are both innovative and respectful of the original compositions, making this album a standout in the classical music genre.
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Tracks
Khamma, L. 125 (Arr. C. Koechlin)Claude Debussy, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Sur les flots lointains, Op. 130Charles Koechlin, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): I. Prélude. Andante molto moderatoGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): II. AndanteGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): III. Andante moderatoGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): IV. Fileuse. Allegretto moderatoGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): V. Sicilienne. Allegretto molto moderatoGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): VI. Chanson de Mélisande. Molto lentoGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 (Arr. C. Koechlin): VII. La mort de Mélisande. Andante molto, quasi adagioGabriel Fauré, Sarah Wegener, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wandererfantasie" (Arr. C. Koechlin): I. Allegro con fuoco ma non troppoFranz Schubert, Florian Hoelscher, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wandererfantasie" (Arr. C. Koechlin): II. AdagioFranz Schubert, Florian Hoelscher, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wandererfantasie" (Arr. C. Koechlin): III. PrestoFranz Schubert, Florian Hoelscher, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wandererfantasie" (Arr. C. Koechlin): IV. AllegroFranz Schubert, Florian Hoelscher, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
Bourrée fantasque (Arr. C. Koechlin)Emmanuel Chabrier, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
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