Stamitz / Musica Viva Chamber Orch / Rudin- Symphonies 3 / 1 & 3-6
Blessed with a gift for musical invention and structural organization, Johann Stamitz was one of the pioneering figures in symphonic music before the emergence of Haydn. He drove the development of symphonic form via the assimilation of the new operatic overture style resulting in works of brilliance and skillful orchestration. His Op. 3 symphonies, though not composed as a set, showcase why Stamitz was held in such high regard and was so influential: outer movements fizz with energy, and contain virtuosic string writing with frequent dynamic contrasts, while slow movements are intricate and refined.
Tracklist:
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: I. Presto Assai
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: II. Andante Non Adagio
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: III. Minuet
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: IV. Presto
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: I. Allegro
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: II. Andante
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: III. Minuetto
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: IV. Presto
- Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: I. Allegro
- Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: II. Andante
- Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: III. Prestissimo
- Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: I. Allegro
- Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: II. Andante
- Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: III. Presto
- Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: I. Allegro
- Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: II. Andante
- Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: III. Presto Assai
UPC > 747313396672
Format > New CD
Label > Naxos
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Blessed with a gift for musical invention and structural organization, Johann Stamitz was one of the pioneering figures in symphonic music before the emergence of Haydn. He drove the development of symphonic form via the assimilation of the new operatic overture style resulting in works of brilliance and skillful orchestration. His Op. 3 symphonies, though not composed as a set, showcase why Stamitz was held in such high regard and was so influential: outer movements fizz with energy, and contain virtuosic string writing with frequent dynamic contrasts, while slow movements are intricate and refined.
Tracklist:
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: I. Presto Assai
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: II. Andante Non Adagio
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: III. Minuet
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 1, Wols G2: IV. Presto
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: I. Allegro
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: II. Andante
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: III. Minuetto
- Symphony In G Major, Op. 3 No. 3, Wols G3: IV. Presto
- Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: I. Allegro
- Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: II. Andante
- Symphony In E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4, Wols Eb3: III. Prestissimo
- Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: I. Allegro
- Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: II. Andante
- Symphony In A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, Wols A2: III. Presto
- Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: I. Allegro
- Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: II. Andante
- Symphony In F Major, Op. 3 No. 6, Wols F2: III. Presto Assai
UPC > 747313396672
Format > New CD
Label > Naxos
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