Immerse yourself in the rich, evocative sounds of Richard Strauss with this captivating album, released on AVIE Records in 2011. The collection offers a diverse range of Strauss' compositions, showcasing his mastery in both orchestral and vocal works. The album opens with the dynamic and dramatic "Don Juan, Op. 20," a tone poem that brings to life the legendary figure with sweeping orchestral colors. Strauss' lyrical genius is further explored in the eight songs from "Letzte Blätter, Op. 10," beautifully performed by a soprano and piano duo. Each song, from the delicate "Die Zeitlose (The Saffron Crocus)" to the haunting "Allerseelen (All Soul’s Day)," reveals Strauss' deep emotional depth and poetic sensitivity. The album also includes several standalone vocal pieces, such as the tender "Begegnung (Meeting)" and the vibrant "Rote Rosen (Red Roses)," each offering a unique glimpse into Strauss' versatility. The orchestral masterpiece "Metamorphosen" for 23 solo strings concludes the album, a profound and reflective work that showcases Strauss' late-career brilliance. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album is a testament to Strauss' enduring legacy in the classical music world.
(C) 2011 Ville de Strasbourg, Jan Latham-Koenig(P) 2011 Ville de Strasbourg, Jan Latham-Koenig
Tracks
Don Juan, Op. 20, for orchestraRichard Strauss, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Acht Lieder aus Letzte Blätter, Op. 10, TrV 141, for soprano and piano: VII. Die Zeitlose (The Saffron Crocus)Richard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Acht Lieder aus Letzte Blätter, Op. 10, TrV 141, for soprano and piano: VIII. Allerseelen (All Soul’s Day)Richard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Acht Lieder aus Letzte Blätter, Op. 10, TrV 141, for soprano and piano: IV. Die Georgine (Georgine)Richard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Acht Lieder aus Letzte Blätter, Op. 10, TrV 141, for soprano and piano: VI. Die Verschwiegenen (Concealed)Richard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Begegnung (Meeting), o.Op. 72, for soprano and pianoRichard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Rote Rosen (Red Roses), o.Op. 76, for soprano and pianoRichard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Die erwachte Rose (The Rose Awoken), o.Op. 66, for soprano and pianoRichard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Morgen! (Tomorrow!), Op. 27, No. 4, for soprano and pianoRichard Strauss, Joan Rodgers, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
Metamorphosen for 23 Solo StringsRichard Strauss, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Jan Latham-Koenig, Orchestre Philharmoniqie de Strasbourg
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