Raff / Jarvi / Orchestre De La Suisse Romande- Symphony No 2: Four Shakespeare Preludes (CD)
This disc marks the beginning of a new series, dedicated to the engaging, albeit neglected, orchestral works of the German-Swiss composer Joachim Raff - one of the most widely performed and influential musicians of his day. The survey starts with Symphony No. 2 and the orchestral preludes to four plays by Shakespeare: The Tempest, MacBeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello, all idiomatically performed by the Orchestre de la Suisse romande, conducted by it's new Artistic and Music Director, Neeme Jeñrvi.
Tracklist:
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: I. Allegro
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: II. Andante Con Moto
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: III. Allegro Vivace
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: IV. Andante Maestoso - Allegro Con Spirito
- The Tempest Overture: The Tempest Overture, Woo 49
- Macbeth Overture: Macbeth Overture, Woo 50
- Romeo And Juliet Overture: Romeo And Juliet Overture, Woo 51
- Othello Overture: Othello Overture, Woo 52
This disc marks the beginning of a new series, dedicated to the engaging, albeit neglected, orchestral works of the German-Swiss composer Joachim Raff - one of the most widely performed and influential musicians of his day. The survey starts with Symphony No. 2 and the orchestral preludes to four plays by Shakespeare: The Tempest, MacBeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello, all idiomatically performed by the Orchestre de la Suisse romande, conducted by it's new Artistic and Music Director, Neeme Jeñrvi.
Tracklist:
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: I. Allegro
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: II. Andante Con Moto
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: III. Allegro Vivace
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 140: IV. Andante Maestoso - Allegro Con Spirito
- The Tempest Overture: The Tempest Overture, Woo 49
- Macbeth Overture: Macbeth Overture, Woo 50
- Romeo And Juliet Overture: Romeo And Juliet Overture, Woo 51
- Othello Overture: Othello Overture, Woo 52