Farrenc: Symphony No. 1 & Overtures / Konig, Luxembourg Solistes Europeens

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
February 14, 2020
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      FARRENC, LOUISE
    • PERFORMER
      Konig, Luxembourg Solistes Europeens, Muller
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 14, 2020
    • UPC
      747313409471
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8574094
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Andante sostenuto - Allegro

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Conductor: Christoph König

    2. II. Adagio cantabile

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Conductor: Christoph König

    3. III. Menuetto: Moderato

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Conductor: Christoph König

    4. IV. Finale: Allegro assai

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Conductor: Christoph König

    5. Overture No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 23

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Conductor: Christoph König

    6. Overture No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 24

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Conductor: Christoph König

    7. Grandes Variations sur un thème du comte Gallenberg (Grand Variations on a Theme by Count Gallenberg), Op. 25 (version for piano and orchestra)

      Composer: Louise Farrenc

      Ensemble: Luxembourg Solistes Européens

      Performer: Jean Muller

      Conductor: Christoph König


Louise Farrenc was renowned in her lifetime as a pianist, composer and teacher, but it is only recently that her compositions have emerged from many years of neglect, Symphony No. 1 in C minor- cast in the German tradition- is an exceptionally accomplished work, finely orchestrated, lyrical and fiery, and a substantial contribution to the canon. The Grand Variations on a Theme by Count Gallenberg is a showcase for virtuosic elegance, and the two overtures demonstrate real theatrical drama- Overture No. 2 was admired by no less a figure than Hector Berlioz.