Aufforderung Zum Tanz - Weber, Gounod, Tschaikowsky, Strauss / Heliodor LP Stereo 

2548 174

Product Features

• Label: Heliodor – 2548 174
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

"Aufforderung Zum Tanz" is a classic compilation album featuring works by Carl Maria von Weber, Charles Gounod, Peter Tschaikowsky, and Richard Strauss. This album, released on the Heliodor label, showcases a selection of orchestral pieces that highlight the beauty and elegance of romantic music. The recording includes iconic works such as Weber's "Aufforderung Zum Tanz," Gounod's "Faust-Walzer," Tschaikowsky's waltzes from "Schwanensee," "Eugen Onegin," and "Dornröschen," as well as Strauss's "Blumenwalzer" from "Der Nussknacker" and "Walzerfolgen" from "Der Rosenkavalier."

Interesting Facts

• Conductors: The album features performances conducted by renowned conductors Ferenc Fricsay, Witold Rowicki, Ferdinand Leitner, and Karl Böhm, each bringing their unique interpretive style to the selected pieces.
• Orchestras: The orchestras involved include the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Symphonie-Orchester Der Nationalen Philharmonie Warschau, and Berliner Philharmoniker, known for their technical precision and musical excellence.
• Historical Significance: This recording is a valuable addition to any classical music collection, offering a glimpse into the interpretive styles of the era and the rich cultural heritage of romantic music.

Track Listing

• Side A:
  • A1. Aufforderung Zum Tanz Op. 65
    • Composed By: Carl Maria von Weber
    • Orchestrated By [Instr.]: H. Berlioz
  • A2. Faust-Walzer Aus "Margarethe"
    • Composed By: Charles Gounod
    • Conductor [Dirigent]: Ferenc Fricsay
    • Orchestra: Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
  • A3. Walzer Aus "Schwanensee"
    • Composed By: Peter Tschaikowsky
    • Conductor [Dirigent]: Witold Rowicki
    • Orchestra: Symphonie-Orchester Der Nationalen Philharmonie Warschau
• Side B:
  • B1. Walzer Aus "Eugen Onegin"
    • Composed By: Peter Tschaikowsky
    • Conductor [Dirigent]: Ferenc Fricsay
    • Orchestra: Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
  • B2. Walzer Aus "Dornröschen"
    • Composed By: Peter Tschaikowsky
    • Conductor [Dirigent]: Witold Rowicki
    • Orchestra: Symphonie-Orchester Der Nationalen Philharmonie Warschau
  • B3. Blumenwalzer Aus "Der Nussknacker"
    • Composed By: Peter Tschaikowsky
    • Conductor [Dirigent]: Ferdinand Leitner
    • Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
  • B4. Walzerfolgen 3. Akt Aus "Der Rosenkavalier"
    • Composed By: Richard Strauss
    • Conductor [Dirigent]: Karl Böhm
    • Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker

Key Credits

• Cover: W. Ganse

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