Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 - Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Vinyl LP UK

Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 - Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Erich Wolfgang Korngold's "Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11," a captivating orchestral work that brings Shakespeare's classic comedy to life through music. Released on April 30, 2013, by Toccata Classics, this album is a testament to Korngold's genius, offering a complete edition of his incidental music for the play, along with selections from the published version.

Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of musical scenes and interludes that accompany the play's various acts and scenes. From the lively "Ouverture" that sets the stage, to the tender "Intermezzo" and the joyous "Schlusstanz" (Final Dance), Korngold's compositions are a delightful exploration of the play's themes and characters. Notable tracks include the "Festmusik" (Festive Music), the humorous "Holzapfel und Schlehwein" (March of the Watch), and the poignant "Trauermusik" (Funeral Music).

Korngold's music is a perfect blend of wit, romance, and drama, capturing the essence of Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing" with remarkable precision. Whether you're a fan of classical music, a Shakespeare enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates a well-crafted composition, this album is sure to captivate and enchant.

30 april 20132013 Toccata Classics2013 Toccata Classics

Tracks

Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): OuvertureErich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
5:02
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act I Scene 1: Kriegsmusik (War Music)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
0:23
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act I Scene 2: Don Juan (Don John)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
0:24
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II: Prelude, "Mummenschanz" (Hornpipe)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:22
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II Scene 1: Festmusik (Festive Music) (Beatrice, Benedict, Claudio, Hero, Leonato, Don Pedro, Balthasar, Antonio, Don John, Margaret, Ursula)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
5:16
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II: [Change of Scene]Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
0:23
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II Scene 2: Don Juan (Don John, Borachio)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
0:24
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III: Prelude, "'Gartenmusik" (Garden Music) (Benedict)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
6:36
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III Scene 1: Lied des Balthasar (Balthasar's Song) (Benedict, Don Pedro, Balthasar)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:46
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III Scene 1: Intermezzo (Beatrice)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:57
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III Scene 3: Holzapfel und Schlehwein (Marsch der Wache) (Dogberry and Verges (March of the Watch))Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:34
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act IV: Prelude, "Madchen im Brautgemach" (Maiden in the Bridal Chamber)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
3:43
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act IV Scene 2: Kirchenszene (Church Scene)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
0:52
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act IV Scene 2: Gerichtszene (Judgement Scene)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
1:28
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V: Prelude, "Trauermusik" (Funeral Music) (Claudio)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
4:49
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V: [Change of Scene] (Don Pedro)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
0:45
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V Scene 4: Intermezzo, "Final Wedding Scene" (Beatrice, Benedict, Claudio, Hero, Leonato, Antonio, Friar Francis)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
3:19
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V Scene 4: Schlusstanz (Final Dance) (Benedict)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:41
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): IV. FestmusikErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
4:38
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): VI. GartenmusikErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
6:36
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): VII. IntermezzoErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:42
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): XII. TrauermusikErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
4:49
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): XIV. SchlusstanzErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
2:28

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About Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Erich Wolfgang Korngold, a prolific Austrian-born American composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music during his lifetime (1897–1957). Renowned for his rich, romantic style, Korngold's compositions seamlessly blend lush harmonies with dramatic intensity, creating a unique and captivating sound. His work spans a wide range of genres, from operas and symphonies to chamber music and film scores, showcasing his versatility and innovative spirit. Korngold's collaboration with Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s further cemented his legacy, as he composed some of the most iconic film scores of the era, earning him two Academy Awards. His music continues to enchant audiences worldwide, offering a timeless journey through the depths of human emotion.