The Faust Symphony, first performed in Weimar in 1857, is one of Franz Liszt's most significant compositions. For the recording of his transcription of this work for organ, Hansjorg Albrecht played the celebrated Klais organ in the Philharmonic Hall of the Gasteig, Munich. HansjÃ¶rg Albrecht, conductor, organist and harpsichordist, is Artistic Director of the Munich Bach Choir & Bach Orchestra (founded by the legendary Karl Richter). In addition to this role he regularly conducts the Bach Collegium Munich, the Orchestra del Teatro di San Carlo Naples and the C. P. E. -Bach-Choir Hamburg. With these ensembles as well as in collaboration with guest orchestras he has developed new programmatic profiles and is regular guest at major music centres and European festivals. Concerts as organist have taken HansjÃ¶rg Albrecht to a number of great concert halls and cathedrals in Europe and Russia as well as to Japan and the USA. He also guested with renowned orchestras such as Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, and St. Luke's Chamber Orchestra New York.

Tracklist:

Eine Faust-Symphonie In Drei Charakterbildern, S. 108 (1854 Version) [Arr. H. Albrecht For Organ]: I. Faust
Eine Faust-Symphonie In Drei Charakterbildern, S. 108 (1854 Version) [Arr. H. Albrecht For Organ]: II. Gretchen
Eine Faust-Symphonie In Drei Charakterbildern, S. 108 (1854 Version) [Arr. H. Albrecht For Organ]: III. Mephistopheles

UPC: 4260330918734
Label: Oehms
Release Date: 7.13.18
Format: CD

Liszt / Albrecht - Faust Symphony (CD)