Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Harmoniemusik - Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail, Cosi Fan Tutte, Le Nozze Di Figaro, Die Zauberflote, Don Giovanni / Quintana LP 1991 

QUI 103008

Budapesti Fúvósegyüttes, Berkes Kálmán

Product Features

• Label: Quintana – QUI 103008
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1991
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical

Overview

This vinyl LP features the Budapesti Fúvósegyüttes performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Harmoniemusik" arrangements of excerpts from his operas "Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail," "Cosi Fan Tutte," "Le Nozze Di Figaro," "Die Zauberflote," and "Don Giovanni." The album is conducted by Berkes Kálmán and includes arrangements by Johann Nepomuk Wendt, Josef Triebensee, and Joseph Heidenreich. This recording is a valuable addition to any classical music collection, showcasing Mozart's mastery of wind music.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Context: Harmoniemusik was a popular form of music in the late 18th century, particularly in Vienna, where it was performed by wind ensembles for entertainment purposes. Mozart's operas were often transcribed for these ensembles, allowing the music to reach a broader audience.
• Musical Significance: The arrangements featured on this album are notable for their technical complexity and musical depth, reflecting Mozart's innovative approach to wind music. Each piece showcases Mozart's ability to create harmonious and balanced compositions.
• Performance Notes: The Budapesti Fúvósegyüttes's performance is highly regarded for its technical precision and interpretive depth, making this recording a standout in the classical music repertoire.

Track Listing

• Szöktetés A Szerájból K. 384
  • A1: No. 3 "Ich Gehe, Doch Rate Ich Dir" (Duett, Blonde, Osmin - Act 2 No. 9) - 3:01
  • A2: No. 4 "Durch Zartligkeit Und Schmeicheln" (Arie, Blonde - Act 2 No. 8) - 3:26
  • A3: No. 8 "Vivat Bacchus, Bacchus Lebe" (Duett, Pedrilo, Osmin - Act 2 No. 14) - 1:43
  • A4: No. 6 "Ha Wie Will Ich Triumphieren" (Arie, Osmin - Act 3 No. 19) - 1:55
• Cosi Fan Tutte K. 588
  • A5: No. 9 "Secondate, Aurette Amiche" (Duetto Con Coro, Ferrando, Guglielmo - Act 2 No. 29) - 2:39
  • A6: No. 11 "Tradito, Schemito" (Cavatina, Ferrando - Act 2 No. 27) - 1:40
  • A7: No. 8 "Prendero Quel Brunettino" (Duetto, Fierdiligi, Dorabella - Act 2 No. 20) - 2:34
  • A8: No. 12 "E Amore Un Ladroncello" (Aria, Dorabella - Act 2 No. 28) - 2:11
• Figaro Lakodalma K. 492
  • A9: No. 4 "Se Vuol Ballare" (Cavatino, Figaro - Act 2 No. 11) - 1:49
  • A10: No 7. "Voi, Che Sapete" (Arietta, Cherubino - Act 2 No. 11) - 2:11
  • A11: No 12. "Sull Aria...Che Soave Zefiretto" (Duettino, Susanna, La Contessa - Act 3 No. 20) - 1:39
  • A12: No. 5 "Non Piu Andrai" (Aria, Figaro - Act 1 No. 9) - 3:09
• A Varázsfuvola K. 620
  • B1: No. 3 " Der Vogelfanger Bin Ich Ja" (Arie, Papageno - Act 1 No. 2) - 2:07
  • B2: No. 4 "Hm Hm Hm Hm!" (Quintett, Drei Damen, Tamino, Papageno - Act 1 No. 5) - 4:32
  • B3: No. 9 "Wie Ist Stark Nicht Dein Zauberton (Tamino - From Finale Act 2 No. 8) - 2:18
  • B4: No. 10 "Das Klinget So Herrlich" (Monostatos, Sklaven, From Finale Act 1 No. 8) - 1:26
  • B5: No. 18 "Papagena... Papageno (Papagena, Papageno - From Finale Act 2 No. 21) - 1:55
• Don Giovanni K. 527
  • B6: No. 1 "Notte E Giomo Faticar" (Leporello - From Intrudozione Act 1 No. 1) - 2:18
  • B7: No. 3 "Madamina Il Catalogo" (Aria, Leporello - Act 1 No. 4) - 3:34
  • B8: No. 4 "Giovinitte Che Fate All Amore" (Zerlina, Masetto, Coro - Act 1 No. 5) - 1:04
  • B9: No. 5 "La Ci Darem" (Duettino, Zerlina, Don Giovanni Act 1 No. 7) - 2:38
  • B10: No. 13 "Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra" (Canzonetta, Don Giovanni - Act 2 No. 17) - 1:38
  • B11: No. 8 "Finch Han Dal Vino" (Aria, Don Giovanni - Act 1 No. 12) - 1:04

Key Credits

• Arranged By: Johann Nepomuk Wendt (tracks: A1 to A12), Josef Triebensee (tracks: B6 to B11), Joseph Heidenreich (tracks: B1 to B5)
• Bassoon: Gábor Júlia, Patkós Sándor
• Clarinet: Mali István
• Clarinet, Leader: Berkes Kálmán
• Composed By: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Engineer: Pechan Rudolf
• Horn: Bócsa József, Nagy Miklós
• Music Director, Engineer: Pécsi Ferenc
• Oboe: Dienes Gábor, Hetesi Antal
• Orchestra: Budapesti Fúvósegyüttes
• Sleeve Notes: Batta András

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