Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari with this captivating collection of concertos. Released on January 1, 2007, by CPO, this album showcases three of Wolf-Ferrari's most delightful orchestral works: the Idillio-Concertino in A Major, Op. 15, the Suite-Concertino in F Major, Op. 16, and the Concertino in A-Flat Major, Op. 34. Each piece is a testament to Wolf-Ferrari's unique blend of German and Italian musical influences, resulting in compositions that are both lyrical and engaging.
The Idillio-Concertino in A Major opens with a gentle Preludio, followed by a playful Scherzo, a serene Adagio, and a lively Rondo. The Suite-Concertino in F Major begins with a dreamy Notturno, continues with a spirited Strimpellata, and concludes with a tender Canzone and an Andante con moto. The Concertino in A-Flat Major features a dramatic Preludio, a whimsical Capriccio, a soulful Adagio, and a rousing Finale.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Wolf-Ferrari's orchestral music, which also includes a Sinfonia da camera and concertos for violin and cello. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to charm and delight.
2007 CPO2007 CPO
Tracks
Idillio-concertino in A Major, Op. 15: I. PreambolaErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Idillio-concertino in A Major, Op. 15: II. ScherzoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Idillio-concertino in A Major, Op. 15: III. AdagioErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Idillio-concertino in A Major, Op. 15: IV. RondoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Suite-concertino in F Major, Op. 16: I. Notturno: Andante un poco mossoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Paolo Carlini, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Suite-concertino in F Major, Op. 16: II. Strimpellata: PrestoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Paolo Carlini, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Suite-concertino in F Major, Op. 16: III. Canzone. Andante cantabileErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Paolo Carlini, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Suite-concertino in F Major, Op. 16: IV. Andante con motoErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Paolo Carlini, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Concertino in A-Flat Major, Op. 34: I. PreludioErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Concertino in A-Flat Major, Op. 34: II. CapriccioErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Concertino in A-Flat Major, Op. 34: III. AdagioErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
Concertino in A-Flat Major, Op. 34: IV. FinaleErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Diego Dini Ciacci, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Zsolt Hamar
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