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Symphonies

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Composer
Franz X. Richter
Artist
L'Orfeo Barockorchester, Michi Gaigg
Format
CD
Label
CPO
Released
Mar 20, 2026
Catalog #
555517-2
UPC
761203551729

About

Franz Xaver Richter, along with Johann Stamitz, is regarded as one of the driving forces of the so-called Mannheim School and the renowned Court Orchestra that was founded thanks to Prince Elector Carl Theodor of the Palatinate. In contrast to his equally influential colleagues, he represented a more reserved type of composer, clearly rooted in Baroque music, which may have hindered his own career, but certainly did not damage the reputation of this epoch-making circle of musicians. Consequently, this portrait presents us with an astonishingly broad spectrum of musical expression. There is no shortage of contrapuntal composition, lively gallantries, or examples of subtle genre pieces, which indulge in capricious playfulness with programmatic indications-ensuring an enjoyable listening experience.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 I. Adagio 13:05
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    13:05
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  2. 2 II. Andante 05:14
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    05:14
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  3. 3 III. Presto 01:48
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Presto
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  4. 4 I. Allegro assai 04:45
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro assai
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  5. 5 II. Andante 03:02
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  6. 6 III. La confusione 02:47
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. La confusione
    Duration
    02:47
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  7. 7 I. Allegro con spirito 03:55
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro con spirito
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  8. 8 II. Andante 05:33
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  9. 9 III. Allegro di molto 04:02
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Allegro di molto
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  10. 10 I. Allegro con brio 04:58
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro con brio
    Duration
    04:58
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  11. 11 II. Andantino 04:37
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Andantino
    Duration
    04:37
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg
  12. 12 III. Fuga: Rincontro 04:42
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Fuga: Rincontro
    Duration
    04:42
    Composer
    Franz Xaver Richter
    Ensemble
    L'Orfeo Barockorchester
    Conductor
    Michi Gaigg