Description

Ernest Bloch - Concerto Symphonique; Concerto Grosso No.1; Scherzo Fantasque - Jenny Lin (piano), SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, Jiří Stárek / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2007 / CD 93.192

UPC 4010276019770

Product Details:

Label: Hänssler Classic
Format: CD, Stereo
Country: Germany
Released: 2007
Genre: Classical
Style: Modern

Overview:

This album showcases the dynamic works of composer Ernest Bloch, performed by renowned pianist Jenny Lin and the SWR Rundfunkorchester Kaiserslautern, conducted by Jiří Stárek. The recording features three of Bloch's significant compositions: Concerto Symphonique for Piano and Orchestra, Concerto Grosso No.1 for String Orchestra with Piano Obligato, and Scherzo Fantasque for Piano and Orchestra.

Bloch’s Concerto Symphonique opens the album with its grand, modern orchestral style, highlighted by Jenny Lin’s expressive piano performance, navigating through rich, evocative movements such as the dramatic Pesante and the lively Allegro Vivace. The Concerto Grosso No.1 offers a more intimate yet equally intense exploration of piano and strings, moving through contrasting moods—from the energetic Prelude to the pastoral Pastorale and Rustic Dances. The album concludes with the spirited Scherzo Fantasque, a lively work that demonstrates Bloch’s playful and imaginative use of piano and orchestra.

This album is a must-have for enthusiasts of modern classical music, highlighting Bloch’s innovative orchestral techniques and the virtuosic piano skills of Jenny Lin.

Track Listing:

Concerto Symphonique for Piano and Orchestra
- Pesante – 16:51
- Allegro Vivace – 14:25
- Allegro Deciso – 12:50
Concerto Grosso No.1 for String Orchestra with Piano Obligato
- Prelude: Allegro Energico e Pesante – 3:15
- Dirge: Andante Moderato – 6:38
- Pastorale and Rustic Dances – 7:16
- Fugue – 6:25
Scherzo Fantasque for Piano and Orchestra
- Scherzo Fantasque – 9:26