Blessed with a gift for musical invention and structural organization, Johann Stamitz was one of the pioneering figures in symphonic music before the emergence of Haydn. He drove the development of symphonic form via the assimilation of the new operatic overture style resulting in works of brilliance and skillful orchestration. His Op. 3 symphonies, though not composed as a set, showcase why Stamitz was held in such high regard and was so influential: outer movements fizz with energy, and contain virtuosic string writing with frequent dynamic contrasts, while slow movements are intricate and refined.

Tracklist:

Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: I. Presto Assai
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: II. Andante Non Adagio
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: III. Minuet
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: IV. Presto
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: I. Allegro
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: II. Andante
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: III. Minuetto
Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: IV. Presto
Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: I. Allegro
Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: II. Andante
Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: III. Prestissimo
Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: I. Allegro
Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: II. Andante
Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: III. Presto
Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: I. Allegro
Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: II. Andante
Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: III. Presto Assai

UPC: 747313396672
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.12.19
Format: CD

Stamitz / Musica Viva Chamber Orch / Rudin - Symphonies 3 / 1 & 3-6 (CD)