Opommephen – Romantic Echoes: Violin & Piano Masterpieces (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Artists: Gidon Kremer (Violin) & Oleg Maisenberg (Piano)
• Featured Composers: Richard Strauss (1864–1949) & Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
• Catalog Number: UN 825 / DIGITAL STEREO 453 440-2
• UPC: 028945344027
• Product Type: Digital Audio CD
• Format: Digital Stereo
• Release Year: 1999 (Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg – Universal Music Company)
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Germany
• Cover Design & Photography: Cover Photos by Eva Witter and Harald Mante; Printed by Neef, Wittingen

Overview

English:
"Opommephen – Romantic Echoes" is a refined digital audio release that brings together masterful interpretations of violin and piano works by Richard Strauss and Antonín Dvořák. Performed by the distinguished duo, Gidon Kremer and Oleg Maisenberg, this collection features Strauss's Sonata for Violin and Piano in E‑flat major, Op. 18 and Dvořák's evocative Romantic Pieces, Op. 75. The album encapsulates the passionate lyricism and vibrant energy of the Romantic era, showcasing intricate interplay between the violin and piano across dynamic movements.

French (Vue d'ensemble):
"Opommephen – Échos Romantiques" est une édition audio numérique raffinée qui réunit des interprétations magistrales d’œuvres pour violon et piano de Richard Strauss et Antonín Dvořák. Interprétée par le duo distingué, Gidon Kremer et Oleg Maisenberg, cette collection présente la Sonate pour violon et piano en mi bémol majeur, Op. 18 de Strauss et les poignantes Pièces Romantiques, Op. 75 de Dvořák. L'album capture le lyrisme passionné et l'énergie vibrante de l'époque romantique, mettant en lumière l'interaction subtile entre le violon et le piano à travers des mouvements dynamiques.

Product Features

• Duo Performance: A celebrated collaboration between Gidon Kremer (violin) and Oleg Maisenberg (piano).
• Repertoire Highlights:
  • Richard Strauss: Sonata for Violin and Piano in E‑flat major, Op. 18
    • Movement 1: Allegro, ma non troppo
    • Movement 2: Improvisation. Andante cantabile
    • Movement 3: Finale. Andante – allegro
  • Antonín Dvořák: Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 (revised from Miniatures, B. 149)
    • Movement 1: Allegro moderato
    • Movement 2: Allegro maestoso
    • Movement 3: Allegro appassionato
    • Movement 4: Larghetto
• Additional Works:High-Fidelity Audio: Digital stereo recording that ensures exceptional clarity and dynamic range.
  • Fritz Kreisler: Schön Rosmarin
  • Other Pieces: Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow), Marche Miniature Viennoise, and Syncopation for violin and piano
• Historical Relevance: Released under the Universal Music banner and recorded with the precision typical of Deutsche Grammophon.

Interesting Facts

English:

• Artistic Synergy: Gidon Kremer and Oleg Maisenberg are renowned for their deep musical dialogue, which brings out the nuanced textures of both Strauss’s refined lyricism and Dvořák’s robust Romantic expressions.
• Dual Composer Tribute: This album beautifully juxtaposes the contrasting styles of Strauss’s structured sonata form with the more spontaneous and expressive nature of Dvořák’s Romantic Pieces.
• Critical Acclaim: Praised for its impeccable sound quality and emotional depth, "Opommephen" remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Romantic chamber music.

French (Faits Intéressants):

• Synergie Artistique: Gidon Kremer et Oleg Maisenberg sont reconnus pour leur dialogue musical profond, qui révèle les textures nuancées tant du lyrisme raffiné de Strauss que des expressions romantiques puissantes de Dvořák.
• Hommage aux Deux Compositeurs: Cet album juxtapose magnifiquement les styles contrastés de la forme sonate structurée de Strauss avec la nature spontanée et expressive des Pièces Romantiques de Dvořák.
• Éloge Critique: Salué pour sa qualité sonore impeccable et sa profondeur émotionnelle, "Opommephen" demeure un témoignage de l'héritage durable de la musique de chambre romantique.

Track Listing

1. Sonata for Violin & Piano in E‑flat major, Op. 18 (Strauss)
   • Movement 1: Allegro, ma non troppo
2. Sonata for Violin & Piano in E‑flat major, Op. 18 (Strauss)
   • Movement 2: Improvisation. Andante cantabile
3. Sonata for Violin & Piano in E‑flat major, Op. 18 (Strauss)
   • Movement 3: Finale. Andante – allegro
4. Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 (Dvořák)
   • Movement 1: Allegro moderato
5. Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 (Dvořák)
   • Movement 2: Allegro maestoso
6. Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 (Dvořák)
   • Movement 3: Allegro appassionato
7. Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 (Dvořák)Schön Rosmarin (Fritz Kreisler)
   • Movement 4: Larghetto
9. Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow)
10. Marche Miniature Viennoise
11. Syncopation

Publishers

Published by Universal Music in 1999 under the Deutsche Grammophon GmbH label, Hamburg, as part of the Universal Music Company portfolio. This distinguished release was produced and printed in Germany, reflecting the high standards of European classical recording artistry.
Visit dgclassics.com for more information.

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