Immerse yourself in the intricate and captivating world of Anton Reicha's chamber music with the release of "Reicha: Complete Wind Quintets, Vol. 2." This album, released on January 1, 1987, under the CPO label, offers a rich collection of wind quintets that showcase Reicha's mastery of form and expression. Spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this volume features three complete wind quintets: Op. 91 No. 5 in A Major, Op. 88 No. 4 in D Minor, and Op. 88 No. 3 in G Major. Each quintet is a journey through a variety of moods and tempos, from the lively "Allegro" movements to the serene "Poco adagio" and reflective "Andante" sections. Reicha's innovative use of wind instruments and his ability to create dynamic and engaging compositions make this album a standout in the classical music repertoire. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Reicha's work or a newcomer to his music, this album provides a comprehensive and enjoyable exploration of his contributions to the wind quintet genre.
1987 CPO1987 CPO
Tracks
Wind Quintet in A Major, Op. 91 No. 5: I. AllegroAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in A Major, Op. 91 No. 5: II. Poco adagioAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in A Major, Op. 91 No. 5: III. Minuetto. AllegroAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in A Major, Op. 91 No. 5: IV. Finale. Allegro vivaceAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in D Minor, Op. 88 No. 4: I. Larghetto - Allegro assaiAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in D Minor, Op. 88 No. 4: II. AndanteAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in D Minor, Op. 88 No. 4: III. Minuetto. Allegretto - TrioAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in D Minor, Op. 88 No. 4: IV. Finale. AllegroAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in G Major, Op. 88 No. 3: I. Lento - Allegro assaiAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in G Major, Op. 88 No. 3: II. AndanteAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in G Major, Op. 88 No. 3: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivoAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
Wind Quintet in G Major, Op. 88 No. 3: IV. Finale. Allegro vivaceAnton Reicha, Albert Schweitzer Quintet
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