Description
SCHNITTKE – Violin Concertos Nos. 2 & 3, Stille Nacht & Gratulationsrondo (CD)
Product Information
- UPC: 745099454029
- Product Type: Digital CD – Classical Music Recording
- Label: TELDEC Classics International GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
- Catalogue Number: LC 6019
- Format: Digital Recording (Stereo)
- Year of Release: 1994
- Country of Manufacture: Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
- Performers:
- Composer: Alfred Schnittke (*1934)
- Violin: Gidon Kremer
- Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of Europe
- Conductor/Piano (for solo pieces): Christoph Eschenbach
Overview
"DIGITAL SCHNITTKE – Violin Concertos Nos. 2 & 3, Stille Nacht & Gratulationsrondo" is a compelling digital recording that highlights the innovative spirit of Alfred Schnittke through a selection of his works for violin. This 1994 TELDEC release presents a varied program featuring two formidable violin concertos alongside intimate piano works. The performance by the renowned Gidon Kremer with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, under the direction of Christoph Eschenbach, brings out both the robust orchestral textures of the concertos and the lyrical subtleties of the shorter pieces. Whether you are a devoted follower of contemporary classical music or seeking to explore Schnittke’s distinctive blend of modernity and tradition, this collection offers an engaging and inspiring listening experience.
German Translation – Überblick
„DIGITAL SCHNITTKE – Violin Concertos Nos. 2 & 3, Stille Nacht & Gratulationsrondo“ ist eine eindrucksvolle digitale Aufnahme, die den innovativen Geist Alfred Schnittkes durch eine Auswahl seiner Werke für Violine hervorhebt. Diese TELDEC-Veröffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1994 präsentiert ein vielseitiges Programm mit zwei herausragenden Violinkonzerten neben intim gestalteten Klavierwerken. Das Zusammenspiel des renommierten Geigers Gidon Kremer mit dem Chamber Orchestra of Europe unter der Leitung von Christoph Eschenbach bringt sowohl die kraftvollen orchestralen Strukturen der Konzerte als auch die lyrischen Feinheiten der kürzeren Stücke zum Ausdruck. Ob Sie nun ein leidenschaftlicher Anhänger der zeitgenössischen klassischen Musik sind oder Schnittkes besondere Mischung aus Moderne und Tradition entdecken möchten – diese Sammlung verspricht ein fesselndes und inspirierendes Klangerlebnis.
Product Features
- Audio Quality:
- Digitally recorded in high-fidelity stereo, ensuring precise detail and dynamic clarity.
- Repertoire Highlights:
- Concerto No. 2 for Violin & Chamber Orchestra (1966):
- Duration: 21 minutes 38 seconds
- A work that challenges technical prowess while delivering rich, emotionally charged themes.
- Stille Nacht for Violin & Piano (1978):
- Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds
- An intimate piece for violin and piano that captures a meditative, nocturnal mood.
- Gratulationsrondo for Violin & Piano (1974):
- Duration: 8 minutes 52 seconds
- A lively and spirited work with a celebratory character.
- Concerto No. 3 for Violin & Chamber Orchestra (1978):
- Movements include:
- Moderato (8 minutes 30 seconds)
- Agitato (6 minutes 04 seconds)
- Andante (10 minutes 12 seconds)
- Total Duration: 24 minutes 46 seconds
- Movements include:
- Concerto No. 2 for Violin & Chamber Orchestra (1966):
- Performance Excellence:
- The collaboration of Gidon Kremer’s virtuosic violin artistry with the precision of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Christoph Eschenbach’s sensitive direction (and piano accompaniment when required) results in a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive.
- Digital Remastering:
- This CD benefits from a pristine digital recording and remastering process, preserving the subtleties and nuances of Schnittke’s compositions.
Track Listing
Compact Disc Breakdown
- Concerto No. 2 for Violin & Chamber Orchestra (Composed 1966)
- Duration: 21:38
- Stille Nacht for Violin & Piano (Composed 1978)
- Duration: 4:56
- Gratulationsrondo for Violin & Piano (Composed 1974)
- Duration: 8:52
- Concerto No. 3 for Violin & Chamber Orchestra (Composed 1978)
- Movements:
- Moderato – 8:30
- Agitato – 6:04
- Andante – 10:12
- Total Duration: 24:46
- Movements:
Total Playing Time: Approximately 60 minutes 40 seconds (60/40")
Interesting Facts
- Innovative Repertoire:
Alfred Schnittke, known for his eclectic style and polystylistic techniques, bridges the gap between traditional forms and avant-garde experimentation in these violin concertos and accompanying piano pieces. - Collaborative Brilliance:
This recording unites three major figures of the classical music world: composer Schnittke, virtuoso violinist Gidon Kremer, and conductor/pianist Christoph Eschenbach, whose combined artistry brings a unique interpretative depth to the works. - Historical Context:
Recorded in 1994, this release captures the dynamic spirit of late 20th-century classical music while preserving Schnittke’s innovative musical legacy in a digital format that enhances the listening experience.
German Translation – Interessante Fakten
- Innovatives Repertoire:
Alfred Schnittke, bekannt für seinen eklektischen Stil und polystylistische Techniken, überbrückt in diesen Violinkonzerten und begleitenden Klavierstücken die Kluft zwischen traditionellen Formen und avantgardistischen Experimenten. - Kollaborative Brillanz:
Diese Aufnahme vereint drei bedeutende Persönlichkeiten der klassischen Musikwelt: den Komponisten Schnittke, den virtuosen Geiger Gidon Kremer und den Dirigenten/Klavierspieler Christoph Eschenbach, deren vereinte künstlerische Darbietung den Werken eine besondere interpretatorische Tiefe verleiht. - Historischer Kontext:
Die Aufnahme aus dem Jahr 1994 fängt den dynamischen Geist der klassischen Musik des späten 20. Jahrhunderts ein, während sie Schnittkes innovatives musikalisches Erbe in einem digitalen Format bewahrt, das das Hörerlebnis optimiert.
Publishers
Published by TELDEC Classics International GmbH, 1994
A Time Warner Company – All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, renting, lending, public performance, or broadcasting of this record is prohibited.
Cover Photo: Klaus Rudolph
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German:
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