Weber: Complete Overtures

Griffiths, Howard;
WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

CPO 777 831-2

The overtures of Carl Maria von Weber are derived from the preludes of his stage works, and encompass his career from young student composer to masterful maturity. Weber was known as the father of German Romantic opera. Today, even though only one opera continues to be frequently performed (Der Freischutz) his overtures have stood the test of time. This complete recording of Weber’s Overtures features the WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Howard Griffiths.

Works:

• Weber: Abu Hassan
• Weber: Abu Hassan Overture
• Weber: Der Beherrscher der Geister, J122: Overture
• Weber: Der Freischütz
• Weber: Der Freischütz Overture
• Weber: Euryanthe
• Weber: Euryanthe Overture
• Weber: Jubel-Ouvertüre, J245 (Op. 59)
• Weber: Oberon
• Weber: Oberon Overture
• Weber: Peter Schmoll, Overture J8 (Op. 8)
• Weber: Preciosa, Overture J279 (Op. 78)
• Weber: Silvana, J87
• Weber: Silvana, Overture J87
• Weber: Turandot: Overture

CD

Muzyka klasyczna

CPO

13-01-2016

761203783120

Gramophone: 'Gramophone Choice' (2016)