The musical expression of German Romanticism is the theme of this disc. The trajectory of Schumann's Konzertstuck, Op. 86, written for four horns and orchestra, goes from heroism to introspection. Two of his Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13, were orchestrated by no less a figure than Tchaikovsky, while Albert Parlow orchestrated four of Brahms' most exciting Hungarian Dances. Mendelsssohn's Overture to his Ballad Opera Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde (Song and Stranger) embodies classical virtues. Anton Webern's Langsamer Satz for string quartet has been vibrantly orchestrated by Gerard Schwarz. Hans Pfitzner, one of the last representatives of the movement, is represented by his concise, melodic Symphony in C major.

Tracklist:

Concertstuck In F Major, Op. 86: I. Lebhaft
Concertstuck In F Major, Op. 86: II. Romanze: Ziemlich Langsam
Concertstuck In F Major, Op. 86: III. Sehr Lebhaft
Heimkehr Aus Der Fremde (Son And Stranger), Op. 89, Mwv L6: Heimkehr Aus Der Fremde (Son And Stranger), Op. 89, Mwv L6: Overture
Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13: Adagio And Allegro Brillante (Arr. P.I. Tchaikovsky For Orchestra): Variation 11
Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13: Adagio And Allegro Brillante (Arr. P.I. Tchaikovsky For Orchestra): Finale: Allegro Brillante
21 Hungarian Dances, Woo 1 (Version For Orchestra): Hungarian Dance No. 5 In F Sharp Minor
21 Hungarian Dances, Woo 1 (Version For Orchestra): Hungarian Dance No. 6 In D Flat Major
21 Hungarian Dances, Woo 1 (Version For Orchestra): Hungarian Dance No. 11 In D Minor
21 Hungarian Dances, Woo 1 (Version For Orchestra): Hungarian Dance No. 16 In F Minor
Langsamer Satz (Arr. G. Schwarz For String Orchestra)
Symphony In C Major, Op. 46: I. Allegro Moderato -
Symphony In C Major, Op. 46: II. Sehr Langsam -
Symphony In C Major, Op. 46: III. Presto

UPC: 747313277070
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.25.12
Format: CD

Seattle Symphony - Sym in C Major / Konzertstuck for Four Horns (CD)