This fourth release for The Cleveland Orchestra's own label again showcases the unparalleled artistry, refined Polish, and emotional power of this ensemble under the direction of Franz Welser-MÃ¶st. The album features three of Richard Strauss's early tone poems, providing a tantalizing window into Welser-MÃ¶st's reputation as a renowned conductor of Strauss's music. Strauss wrote a total of nine tone poems-orchestral works that depict a storyline. Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks are among his earliest successes and became instant hits with audiences worldwide. These Cleveland Orchestra recordings were captured in September and October 2021. The album includes a 40-page booklet featuring an essay by Franz Welser-MÃ¶st about Strauss's tone poems and artistry, along with program notes about each piece and an overview of Strauss' career and legacy.

Tracklist:

Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": I. Andante un poco maestoso - Allegro molto vivace
Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": II. Larghetto
Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": IV. Allegro animato e grazioso
Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: I. Sostenuto assai - Un poco piÃ¹ vivace - Allegro ma non troppo - Con fuoco
Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: III. Adagio espressivo
Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: IV. Allegro molto vivace
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": I. Lebhaft
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": II. Scherzo. Sehr mÃ¤ÃŸig
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": III. Nicht schnell
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": IV. Feierlich
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": V. Lebhaft
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: I. Ziemlich langsam - Lebhaft
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze. Ziemlich langsam
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. Lebhaft
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: IV. Langsam - Lebhaft

UPC: 810042320420
Label: Cleveland Orchestra
Release Date: 6.3.22
Format: CD

Cleveland Orchestra - Strauss: Three Tone Poems (CD)