Despite a difficult start in life and an early reputation as a "conceited brat" (not helped by a father who tried to market him as a "new Mozart") Carl Maria von Weber developed into a disciplined professional through rigorous training under AbbÃ© Vogler and years of practical experience managing theatres in Breslau, Prague, and Dresden. His breakthrough as a composer was closely tied to his collaboration with clarinettist Heinrich Joseph Baermann - Weber's mastery of the clarinet's technical possibilities leading to the famous concertos that paved the way for his operatic triumphs. His masterpiece, 'Der FreischÃ¼tz' became a cultural phenomenon, praised for it's "Wolf's Glen" scene and it's balance between romantic nature and demonic forces. After a life of great musical discipline amidst continued adversities, Weber died in London at only 39 years old, shortly after the successful premiere of his final opera 'Oberon'. This box celebrates the range of Weber's genius via the selection of several highly recommended reference recordings.

Tracklist:

Euryanthe, Op. 81, J. 291: Overture
Der Beherrscher Der Geister, Op. 27, J. 122
Abu Hassan, J. 106: Overture
Jubel-OuvertÃ¼re, Op. 59, J. 245
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: Overture
Preciosa, Op. 78, J. 279: Overture
Oberon, J. 306: Overture
Peter Schmoll Op. 8 : Ouverture
Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65, J. 260 (Orch. Berlioz)
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: I. Allegro Con Fuoco
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: II. Andante
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: III. Scherzo. Presto
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: IV. Finale. Presto
Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: I. Allegro
Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: II. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: III. Menuetto. Allegro
Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: IV. Finale. Scherzo Presto
KonzertstÃ¼ck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: I. Larghetto Affettuoso
KonzertstÃ¼ck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: II. Allegro Passionato
KonzertstÃ¼ck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: III. Tempo Di Marcia - PiÃ¹ Mosso
KonzertstÃ¼ck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: IV. Presto Giocoso
Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: I. Adagio - Andante
Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: II. Andante Con Moto
Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: III. Recitativo - Adagio
Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: IV. Polacca
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114: I. Allegro
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114: III. Rondo. Allegretto
Clarinet Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26, J. 109: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Clarinet Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26, J. 109: II. Andante
Clarinet Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26, J. 109: III. Rondo. Allegretto
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: I. Allegro
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: II. Romanza. Andante
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: III. Alla Polacca
Bassoon Concerto in F minor, Op. 75: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 in F minor : Adagio
Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 in F minor : Rondo (Allegro)
Andante E Rondo Ongarese, Op. 35: I. Andante (Revised Georg SchÃ¼nemann)
Andante E Rondo Ongarese, Op. 35: II. Rondo Ungarese (Revised Georg SchÃ¼nemann)
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: III. Menuetto
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: IV. Rondo
Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65, J. 260
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: I. Moderato
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: II. Menuetto
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: III. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: IV. Finale
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: I. Allegro
Clarinet Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 34, J. 182: II. Fantasia. Adagio
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: III. Menuetto: Capriccio Presto
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: IV. Rondo: Allegro Giocoso
Variations on a Theme from Silvana, Op. 33, J. 128: Theme and 7 Variations
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48: I Allegro Con Fuoco
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48: II Andante Con Moto
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48: III Rondo - Allegro
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): I: Allegro
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): II: Fantasia - Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): III: Menuetto Capriccio - Presto
Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): IV: Rondo - Allegro Giocoso
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, J. 204: I. Allegro Con Fuoco
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, J. 204: II. Andante Con Moto
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, J. 204: III. Rondo. Allegro
Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 "Progressive": I. Air Russe (Arr. Szigeti)
Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 "Progressive": II. Rondo (Arr. Szigeti)
Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: I. Allegro Moderato
Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: II. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace
Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: III. Andante Espressivo. SchÃ¤fers Klage
Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: IV. Finale. Allegro
Adagio Und Rondo, J. Anh. 31: Adagio
Adagio Und Rondo, J. Anh. 31: Rondo
Waltz in E-Flat Major, J. 149
4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 1, Ihr Kleinen VÃ¶gelein, J. 150
4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 2, Lebe Wohl, Meine SÃ¼ÃŸes Leben, J. 151
4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 3, Die Verliebte SchÃ¤ferin, J. 152
4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 4, Beim Kindlichen Strahl Des Erwachenden Phoibos, J. 153
Concertino in C Major: I. Adagio
Concertino in C Major: II. Rondo. Polacca
Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 "Progressive": I. Air Russe (Perf. By Flute and Piano)
Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 "Progressive": II. Rondo. Presto (Version for Flute and Piano)
Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 10B No. 6, J. 104 "Progressive": I. Allegro Con Fuoco (Version for Flute and Piano)
Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 10B No. 6, J. 104 "Progressive": II. Largo (Version for Flute and Piano)
Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 10B No. 6, J. 104 "Progressive": III. Polacca (Version for Flute and Piano)
Adagio and Rondo in F Major, J. 115: I. Adagio (Arr. Piatigorsky for Cello and Piano)
Adagio and Rondo in F Major, J. 115: II. Rondo (Arr. Piatigorsky for Cello and Piano)
Romanze Op.3 No.2
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: Introduzione. "Victoria, Der Meister Soll Leben" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: Waltz (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: "Hier Im Ird'schen Jammertal" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: "Kommt Ein Schlanker Bursch Gegangen" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: "Und Ob Die Wolke Sie VerhÃ¼lle" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: "Wir Winden Dir Den Jungfernkranz" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: "Was Gleicht Wohl Auf Erden Dem JÃ¤gervergnÃ¼gen?" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277: "Wie? Was? Entsetzen! Dort in Der Schreckensschlucht?" (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
Variations on a Theme from Silvana in B minor, Op. 33, J. 128: Thema and 7 Variations (Orch. SchottstÃ¤dt)
Der FreischÃ¼tz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act 2: Aria. "Leise, Leise, Fromme Weise" (Perf. By Clarinet and Orchestra)
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Transc. M. Nakariakov for Trumpet and Orchestra)
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: II. Adagio (Transc. M. Nakariakov for Trumpet and Orchestra)
Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: III. Rondo. Allegro (Transc. M. Nakariakov for Trumpet and Orchestra)
Moto Pertetuo
An Webers Grabe, for Male Chorus a Capella, WWV 72: "Hebt An Den Sang" (Langsam)
Funeral Music for Winds After Themes from "Euryanthe" of Weber, WWV 73
Fantasy on Themes from Weber's "Der FreischÃ¼tz" for Flute and Orchestra
Symphonic Metamorphoses on Themes By Carl Maria Von Weber (2004 Remastered Version): I. Allegro

UPC: 5026854112398
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 6.5.26
Format: CD

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