Immerse yourself in the rich, timeless sounds of classical music with Kurt Masur Conducts the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. This extraordinary album, released on April 15, 2022, under Warner Classics, is a testament to the legendary conductor Kurt Masur's mastery and the unparalleled excellence of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. Spanning over six hours of enchanting music, this collection is a treasure trove of orchestral brilliance.
The album features a diverse range of compositions from some of the most celebrated composers in history, including Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Weber. From the haunting beauty of Sibelius's "The Swan of Tuonela" to the vibrant energy of Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony, each piece is performed with precision and passion, showcasing the orchestra's versatility and depth.
Highlights include the powerful and dramatic "Alexander Nevsky" by Prokofiev, the lyrical elegance of Beethoven's "Triple Concerto," and the enchanting melodies of Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 4." The album also features solo performances that add a personal touch, such as the violin concertos by Beethoven and Mendelssohn, and the piano concerto by Liszt.
Kurt Masur's conducting is nothing short of inspirational, bringing out the best in the orchestra and each individual piece. His deep understanding of the music and his ability to convey its emotional depth make this album a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music lover or new to the genre, Kurt Masur Conducts the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and enduring works in the classical repertoire. Experience the magic of these timeless compositions, performed by one of the world's finest orchestras under the guidance of a true maestro.
Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Suite, Op. 22 "Four Legends from the Kalevala": No. 2, The Swan of TuonelaJean Sibelius, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": I. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": II. Andante con motoFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": III. Con modo moderatoFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": IV. Saltarello. PrestoFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite, Op. 20: I. Invocation to Veles and AlaSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite, Op. 20: II. The Evil God and Dance of Pagan MonstersSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite, Op. 20: III. NightSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Scythian Suite, Op. 20: IV. Lolly's Departure and the Sun's ProcessionSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Christian Zacharias, Ulf Hoelscher, Heinrich Schiff, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: II. Largo -Ludwig van Beethoven, Christian Zacharias, Ulf Hoelscher, Heinrich Schiff, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: III. Rondo alla polaccaLudwig van Beethoven, Christian Zacharias, Ulf Hoelscher, Heinrich Schiff, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Ulf Hoelscher, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50Ludwig van Beethoven, Ulf Hoelscher, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: I. Andante sostenuto - Moderato con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: II. Andantino in modo di canzonaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinato, allegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Yehudi Menuhin, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, Michel Béroff, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagioFranz Liszt, Michel Béroff, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivaceFranz Liszt, Michel Béroff, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, Michel Béroff, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: I. Russia Beneath the Yoke of the MongolsSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: II. Song About Alexander NevskySergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, State Choir Latvija, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: III. The Crusaders in PskovSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, State Choir Latvija, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: IV. Arise, Ye Russian PeopleSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, State Choir Latvija, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: V. The Battle on the IceSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, State Choir Latvija, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: VI. The Field of the DeadSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, Carolyn Watkinson, Gewandhausorchester
Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78: VII. Alexander's Entry Into PskovSergei Prokofiev, Kurt Masur, State Choir Latvija, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2, Op. 17 "Little Russian": I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2, Op. 17 "Little Russian": II. Andantino marziale, quasi moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2, Op. 17 "Little Russian": III. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2, Op. 17 "Little Russian": IV. Finale. Moderato assai - Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Liszt: 2 Episoden aus Lenau's Faust, S. 110: No. 2, Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke "Mephisto-Walzer No. 1"Franz Liszt, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: I. AllegroCarl Maria von Weber, Sharon Kam, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: II. Romanza. AndanteCarl Maria von Weber, Sharon Kam, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: III. Alla polaccaCarl Maria von Weber, Sharon Kam, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: OvertureFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Dialogue. "Hier ist das Blatt"Felix Mendelssohn, Friedhelm Eberle
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: ScherzoFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Melodram. "Über Täler und Höh'n"Felix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Friedhelm Eberle, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Fairies' MarchFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Friedhelm Eberle, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Song with Chorus. "Kommt! Einen Ringel"Felix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Christiane Oertel, Edith Wiens, Friedhelm Eberle, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Gewandhausorchester
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: Melodram. "Was du wirst erwachend seh'n"Felix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Friedhelm Eberle, Gewandhausorchester