Immerse yourself in the rich, romantic orchestrations of Richard Strauss with the album "Strauss: Don Quixote and other Orchestral Works." Released in 1988 under the Chandos label, this collection showcases the late Romantic era's pioneering subtleties and advanced orchestration techniques that Strauss is renowned for. The centerpiece of the album is the dramatic and imaginative "Don Quixote, Op. 35," a set of variations for cello and orchestra that vividly brings to life the adventures of the famed knight. Complementing this are the lyrical "Romanze for Cello & Orchestra," the serene "Ruhe, meine Seele!" from "4 Lieder, Op. 27," and the enchanting "Gesang der Apollopriesterin" from "4 Gesänge, Op. 33." With a duration of just over an hour, this album offers a captivating journey through Strauss's orchestral mastery, making it a compelling addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
1988 Chandos Records1988 Chandos Records
Tracks
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: IntroductionRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation I. Das Abenteuer mit den WindmühlenRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation II. Der Kampf gegen die HammelherdeRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation III. Gespräche zwischen Ritter und KnappeRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation IV. Das Abenteuer mit der Prozession von BüßernRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation V. Don Quixotes Wacht in der SommernachtRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation VI. Die verzauberte DulzineaRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation VII. Der Ritt durch die LuftRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation VIII. Die Fahrt auf dem verzauberten NachenRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation IX. Der Kampf gegen die vermeintlichen ZaubererRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation X. Zweikampf mit dem Ritter vom blanken MondeRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Finale. Don Quixotes TodRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch, Edwin Paling, John Harrington
Romanze for Cello & Orchestra, TrV 118Richard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Raphael Wallfisch
4 Lieder, Op. 27, TrV 170: I. Ruhe, meine Seele!Richard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Felicity Lott
4 Gesänge, Op. 33, TrV 180: II. Gesang der ApollopriesterinRichard Strauss, Neeme Järvi, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Felicity Lott
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