Ensemble minui would like to expand the repertoire for mixed nonet with arrangements and original works. In contrast to the orchestra, making music in nonet without a conductor is more genuine, transparent and direct. For their debut album, the musicians have chosen arrangements of three romantic or veristic operas in which three women appear as central figures. Passion for opera and an infectious enthusiasm for chamber music is behind the innovative and unique vision of the ensemble minui. Living up to the latin meaning of the ensemble name minui, they perform a reduced version of works from the symphonic and operatic repertoire. The pieces are specially arranged by clarinetist Stefan Potzmann for this unique group of five string and four wind players. The process and result of these reductions offers the audience and performer alike a fresh perspective on the works. All members of the ensemble minui have played in Austria's leading orchestras and are currently members of the KÃ¤rntner Sinfonie Orchester.

Tracklist:

Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Woo 145, Trv 227d (Arr. S. Potzmann): I. Act I Prelude
Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Woo 145, Trv 227d (Arr. S. Potzmann): II. Presentation Of The Silver Rose
Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Woo 145, Trv 227d (Arr. S. Potzmann): III. Baron Och's Waltz
Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Woo 145, Trv 227d (Arr. S. Potzmann): IV. Ist Ein Traum
Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Woo 145, Trv 227d (Arr. S. Potzmann): V. Waltz
Tosca Nonett (After Puccini's Sc 69): I. Andante Sostenuto - Allegretto Grazioso
Tosca Nonett (After Puccini's Sc 69): II. Lento Appassionato - Andantino Sostenuto
Tosca Nonett (After Puccini's Sc 69): III. Andanto - Lento Appasionato Molto
Rusalka Nonett (After Dvorák's Op. 114): I. Allegro Giusto
Rusalka Nonett (After Dvorák's Op. 114): II. Andante
Rusalka Nonett (After Dvorák's Op. 114): III. Andante Maestoso
Rusalka Nonett (After Dvorák's Op. 114): IV. Larghetto
Rusalka Nonett (After Dvorák's Op. 114): V. Allegro Vivace

UPC: 4260052382905
Label: Ars Produktion
Release Date: 4.3.20
Format: CD

Dvorak / Ensemble Minui - Opera Suites for Nonet (CD)