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Tchaikovsky, Arensky, Elgar & Fuchs: Music for Strings / Famà, Orchestra Orfeo
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Tchaikovsky, Arensky, Elgar & Fuchs: Music for Strings / Famà, Orchestra Orfeo

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Details

Composer
Anton Arensky, Edward Elgar, Robert Fuchs, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Artist
Orchestra Orfeo
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Sep 23, 2022
Catalog #
BRI96609
UPC
5028421966090

About

The golden age of string orchestra repertoire must certainly be the period spanning the final decades of the 19th century to the early 20th century. The density of sound, great dynamic range, long phrases and virtuosity that are uniquely possible with this combination of instruments saw it become a particularly cherished ensemble for many of the greatest composers of the day. Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile is the composer’s own transcription of the second movement from his famous String Quartet No.1, prepared for a private concert in Paris (February 1888) with cellist Anatoly Brandukov and the Edouard Colonne Orchestra conducted by the composer. Russian composer and pianist Anton Arensky (1861–1906), who was strongly influenced by Tchaikovsky’s style, is particularly known for his Variations Op.35a on a theme by Tchaikovsky. Again, this is an own-arrangement of the second movement of Arensky’s String Quartet No.2 in A minor. Written in 1894 on the occasion of Tchaikovsky’s death, the work takes as its theme Tchaikovsky’s song ‘Legend’, adding seven variations and a coda.

Elgar’s Elegy for Strings was written in 1909 after the funeral of Robert Hadden – one of the members of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in London – at the suggestion of Elgar’s publisher Alfred Littleton and intended as a commemorative piece for future ceremonies. It was first performed in St Paul’s Cathedral in 1914, where it is still heard for commemorative celebrations today. Its popularity is justified by the poignant beauty of every single musical phrase. Most famous for his series of serenades for string orchestra, Robert Fuchs (1847–1927) is considered a worthy heir to the Viennese romantic musical tradition.

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 Andante Cantabile (From String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11) 07:08
    Track
    1
    Title
    Andante Cantabile (From String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11)
    Duration
    07:08
    Composer
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    Performer
    Giulio Nicolosi
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  2. 2 Theme: Moderato 01:16
    Track
    2
    Title
    Theme: Moderato
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  3. 3 Variation 1: Un poco più mosso 01:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    Variation 1: Un poco più mosso
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  4. 4 Variation 2: Allegro non troppo 01:12
    Track
    4
    Title
    Variation 2: Allegro non troppo
    Duration
    01:12
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  5. 5 Variation 3: Andantino tranquillo 01:33
    Track
    5
    Title
    Variation 3: Andantino tranquillo
    Duration
    01:33
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  6. 6 Variation 4: Vivace 01:40
    Track
    6
    Title
    Variation 4: Vivace
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  7. 7 Variation 5: Andante 03:00
    Track
    7
    Title
    Variation 5: Andante
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  8. 8 Variation 6: Allegro con spirito 01:36
    Track
    8
    Title
    Variation 6: Allegro con spirito
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  9. 9 Variation 7: Andante con moto 01:41
    Track
    9
    Title
    Variation 7: Andante con moto
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  10. 10 Coda: Moderato 01:45
    Track
    10
    Title
    Coda: Moderato
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Anton Stepanovich Arensky
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  11. 11 Elegy, Op. 58 04:51
    Track
    11
    Title
    Elegy, Op. 58
    Duration
    04:51
    Composer
    Edward Elgar
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  12. 12 I. Romanze: Andante sostenuto 04:23
    Track
    12
    Title
    I. Romanze: Andante sostenuto
    Duration
    04:23
    Composer
    Robert Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  13. 13 II. Menuetto 05:59
    Track
    13
    Title
    II. Menuetto
    Duration
    05:59
    Composer
    Robert Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  14. 14 III. Allegretto grazioso 08:04
    Track
    14
    Title
    III. Allegretto grazioso
    Duration
    08:04
    Composer
    Robert Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà
  15. 15 IV. Finale alla Zingarese: Allegro con fuoco 05:17
    Track
    15
    Title
    IV. Finale alla Zingarese: Allegro con fuoco
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Robert Fuchs
    Ensemble
    Orfeo Orchestra
    Conductor
    Domenico Famà