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Schubert: Complete Overtures, Vol. 2 / Benda, Prague Sinfonia
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Schubert: Complete Overtures, Vol. 2 / Benda, Prague Sinfonia

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Composer
SCHUBERT, FRANZ
Artist
Benda, Prague Sinfonia
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
May 26, 2009
Catalog #
8570329
UPC
747313032976

About

As this second volume of overtures shows, there really is quite a bit of little-known Schubert orchestral music. Perhaps the biggest discovery for many listeners will be the turbulent Overture in E minor, but there are more than a few substantial pieces here. The two Overtures in the Italian Style are delightful, and so true to their models, and all of the music here is very well played and recorded. Benda and the Prague Sinfonia deliver a particularly vivacious account of the Rosamunde Overture, just the opposite of the thick and heavy "German" approach that we so often hear, while Fierabras also has plenty of energy. The sonics capture the players very naturally, with nicely present woodwinds and excellent balances between brass and strings. No qualms here: Go for it.

--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 Overture in D Major, D. 556 06:46
    Track
    1
    Title
    Overture in D Major, D. 556
    Duration
    06:46
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  2. 2 Overture in the Italian Style in D Major, D. 590 07:54
    Track
    2
    Title
    Overture in the Italian Style in D Major, D. 590
    Duration
    07:54
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  3. 3 Overture in the Italian Style in D Major, D. 591 07:27
    Track
    3
    Title
    Overture in the Italian Style in D Major, D. 591
    Duration
    07:27
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  4. 4 Die Zauberharfe, D. 644: Overture, "Rosamunde" 10:23
    Track
    4
    Title
    Die Zauberharfe, D. 644: Overture, "Rosamunde"
    Duration
    10:23
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  5. 5 Die Zwillingsbruder, D. 647: Overture 04:01
    Track
    5
    Title
    Die Zwillingsbruder, D. 647: Overture
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  6. 6 Overture in E Minor, D. 648 06:11
    Track
    6
    Title
    Overture in E Minor, D. 648
    Duration
    06:11
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  7. 7 Alfonso und Estrella, D. 732: Overture, "Rosamunde" 05:50
    Track
    7
    Title
    Alfonso und Estrella, D. 732: Overture, "Rosamunde"
    Duration
    05:50
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  8. 8 Die Verschworenen (Der hausliche Krieg), D. 787: Overture 07:03
    Track
    8
    Title
    Die Verschworenen (Der hausliche Krieg), D. 787: Overture
    Duration
    07:03
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda
  9. 9 Fierabras, D. 796: Overture 08:53
    Track
    9
    Title
    Fierabras, D. 796: Overture
    Duration
    08:53
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Ensemble
    Prague Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Christian Benda