Description
Vienne 1900 / naive 2x Audio CD 2005 / V 5039
UPC 822186050392
- Label: naive – V 5039
- Format: 2 x CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2005
- Genre: Classical
Product Features
- Comprehensive Collection: An extensive double album exploring the rich musical landscape of Vienna around the year 1900.
- Diverse Repertoire: Features works by major composers such as R. Strauss, Brahms, Schoenberg, Mahler, and Berg.
- High-Caliber Performers: Performed by renowned artists including Dawn Upshaw and Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
Overview
Vienne 1900 is a remarkable double CD set that captures the essence of Vienna's vibrant musical scene at the turn of the 20th century. Released by naive, this album presents an eclectic mix of compositions from leading figures of the era, showcasing the transformative developments in classical music during this time.
The first CD features a blend of Strauss, Webern, Brahms, Schoenberg, Mahler, and Zemlinsky, highlighting works ranging from symphonic movements to intimate chamber pieces. The second CD continues the exploration with more from Schoenberg, Strauss, Webern, Schrecker, and Berg, offering a deep dive into the era's innovative compositions.
Interesting Facts
- Era Focus: The album emphasizes the revolutionary period of Viennese music around 1900, highlighting key works and stylistic transitions.
- Notable Performers: Includes prominent musicians such as soprano Dawn Upshaw and cellists Anne Gastinel and Valentin Erben.
- Diverse Instruments: Features performances with various ensembles including the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and Choeur de Chambre Accentus.
Track Listing
CD 1
- Also sprach Zarathustra (Introduction) – R. Strauss
- Langsamer Satz – Webern
- Intermezzo Op.117 No.1 – Brahms
- Ballade Op.118 No.3 – Brahms
- Verklärte Nacht (Sehr Ruhig) – Schoenberg
- Symphonie No.5 (Adagietto) – Mahler
- Symphonie No.6 (Scherzo) – Mahler
- Rosen aus dem Süden (Arr. Schoenberg) – J. Strauss II
- Eine florentinische Tragödie (Feurig Stürmend) – Zemlinsky
- Quartett Op.3 (Langsam) – Berg
- Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (Arr. Gottwald) – Mahler
CD 2
- Quartett in D-dur (Allegro Molto) – Schoenberg
- Till Eulenspiegel – R. Strauss
- Fünf Sätze Op.5 – Webern
- Gesänge für tiefe Stimme (Die Dunkelheit sinkt schwer wie Blei) – Schrecker
- Gesänge für tiefe Stimme (Sie sind so schön) – Schrecker
- Quartett No.2 Op.10 (Litanei) – Schoenberg
- Sonate für Cello und Klavier (Andante ma non troppo) – R. Strauss
- Quintett Op.111 (Adagio) – Brahms
- Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Die zwei blauen Augen) – Mahler (Arr. Schoenberg)
- Variationen über ein Schumann-Thema, Thema & 5 Variationen – Berg
Key Credits
- Soprano: Dawn Upshaw
- Violoncello: Anne Gastinel, Valentin Erben
- Pianos: Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Andrea Bonatta
- Alto: Thomas Kakuska
- Choir: Choeur de Chambre Accentus
- Orchestras: Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestre National de France, Orchestre National de Bordeaux-Aquitaine
