Claudio Abbado's "Abbado A-Z: Bruckner - Debussy" is a comprehensive and captivating collection of symphonies, concertos, and orchestral works that showcase the maestro's unparalleled interpretation of classical masterpieces. Released on February 17, 2023, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this album spans an impressive 10 hours and 38 minutes, offering a rich and immersive journey through the works of Bruckner and Debussy.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, including Bruckner's powerful symphonies (No. 1, No. 4 "Romantic," No. 5, No. 7, and No. 9) and Debussy's enchanting orchestral pieces such as "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," "Nocturnes," "Pelléas et Mélisande," "Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2," "Pavane pour une infante défunte," and "La mer." Additionally, the album includes piano concertos by Bruckner and Debussy, adding a dynamic layer to the collection.
Abbado's meticulous attention to detail and his profound understanding of the composers' intentions are evident in every performance. The recordings, some of which are live performances from renowned venues like the Musikverein in Vienna and the KKL in Lucerne, capture the essence of Abbado's conducting style and the orchestras' exceptional musicianship.
This album is a testament to Claudio Abbado's legacy as one of the most influential conductors of his generation. It is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone seeking to explore the depths of Bruckner's symphonic grandeur and Debussy's impressionistic brilliance.
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Nowak): I. AllegroAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Nowak): II. AdagioAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Nowak): III. Scherzo. Lebhaft - Trio. LangsamAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Nowak): IV. Finale. Bewegt und feurigAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 “Romantic” (1886 Version, Ed. Nowak): I. Bewegt, nicht zu schnellAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 “Romantic” (1886 Version, Ed. Nowak): II. Andante quasi allegrettoAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 “Romantic” (1886 Version, Ed. Nowak): III. Scherzo. Bewegt - Trio. Nicht zu schnell. Keinesfalls schleppendAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 “Romantic” (1886 Version, Ed. Nowak): IV. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnellAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 (Ed. Nowak): I. Introduction. Adagio - Allegro - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1993Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 (Ed. Nowak): II. Adagio. Sehr langsam - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1993Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 (Ed. Nowak): III. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Trio. Im gleichen Tempo - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1993Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 (Ed. Nowak): IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro molto - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1993Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (Ed. Nowak): I. Allegro moderatoAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (Ed. Nowak): II. Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsamAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (Ed. Nowak): III. Scherzo. Sehr schnell - Trio. Etwas LangsamerAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (Ed. Nowak): IV. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht schnellAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: I. Feierlich, misterioso - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1996Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: II. Scherzo. Bewegt, lebhaft - Trio. Schnell - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1996Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: III. Adagio. Langsam, feierlich - Live at Musikverein, Vienna, 1996Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Haas): I. AllegroAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Haas): II. AdagioAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Haas): III. Scherzo. Lebhaft – Trio. LangsamAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (1877 Rev. Linz Version, Ed. Haas): IV. Finale. Bewegt und feurigAnton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: I. Feierlich, misterioso - Live at KKL, Lucerne, 2013Anton Bruckner, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: II. Scherzo. Bewegt, lebhaft - Trio. Schnell - Live at KKL, Lucerne, 2013Anton Bruckner, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: III. Adagio. Langsam, feierlich - Live at KKL, Lucerne, 2013Anton Bruckner, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestosoFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. LarghettoFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagio - III. Allegretto vivace - Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: I. MaestosoFrédéric Chopin, Ivo Pogorelich, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: II. LarghettoFrédéric Chopin, Ivo Pogorelich, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: III. Allegro vivaceFrédéric Chopin, Ivo Pogorelich, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Polonaise No. 5 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 44Frédéric Chopin, Ivo Pogorelich
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, CD 87aClaude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Emmanuel Pahud
Nocturnes, CD 98: I. NuagesClaude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Nocturnes, CD 98: II. FêtesClaude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Nocturnes, CD 98: III. SirènesClaude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Robin Gritton
Pelléas et Mélisande, CD 93, Suite (Arr. Leinsdorf): I. Act I. Opening - Interlude 1 - Interlude 2Claude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Pelléas et Mélisande, CD 93, Suite (Arr. Leinsdorf): II. Act II. Opening - Interlude 3 - Interlude 4Claude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Pelléas et Mélisande, CD 93, Suite (Arr. Leinsdorf): III. Act III: Scene 2. Opening - Interlude 5 - Act IV: Interlude 6Claude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Pelléas et Mélisande, CD 93, Suite (Arr. Leinsdorf): IV. Act V. Opening - ConclusionClaude Debussy, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Nocturnes, CD 98: I. NuagesClaude Debussy, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Nocturnes, CD 98: II. FêtesClaude Debussy, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Nocturnes, CD 98: III. SirènesClaude Debussy, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, New England Conservatory Chorus, Lorna Cooke DeVaron
Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57bMaurice Ravel, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, New England Conservatory Chorus, Lorna Cooke DeVaron
Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19aMaurice Ravel, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
La mer, CD 111: I. De l'aube à midi sur la merClaude Debussy, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
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