Darmstadter Sinfonien (Darmstadt Symphonies)

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Label
CPO
Release Date
January 30, 2026
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Johann Stamitz
    • PERFORMER
      Sudwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim, Timo Handschuh
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 30, 2026
    • UPC
      761203512126
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      555121-2
    • LABEL
      CPO
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro assai

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    2. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    3. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    4. I. Presto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    5. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    6. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    7. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    8. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    9. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    10. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    11. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    12. III. Tempo di Menuetto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    13. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    14. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    15. III. Tempo di Menuetto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    16. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    17. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh

    18. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Stamitz

      Ensemble: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor: Timo Handschuh


The name Johann Stamitz is so inextricably linked to the legendary "Mannheim School" that the title of this production might be viewed as a misprint. In fact, however, there is nothing wrong with the Bohemian musician's "Darmstadt Symphonies," as their name merely refers to the place where the performance material was archived. The parts were prepared by Christoph Graupner, the Kapellmeister of the Darmstadt Court Orchestra at the time. It cannot be determined exactly where and when Stamitz wrote this lively, concise, and innovative music; however, there is no doubt that these compositions take us back to the earliest years of a genre that, despite countless changes, has remained a creative touchstone to this day. To sense the spirit of the birth of the symphonic tradition is a refreshing experience: at the beginning of all things, the power of simplicity reigns.