Elgar/Hindemith: Enigma Variations/Philharmonic Concerto
On this CD:
1. Enigma Variations for orchestra, Op.36
Composed by Edward Elgar
Performed by Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Rolf Kleinert
2. Philharmonic Concerto: Variations for Orchestra, theme and 6 variations for orchestra
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Rolf Kleinert
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The two things that recommend this work are: 1) a fantastic rendition of Elgar's famous Enigma Variations, and 2) a rarely-recorded Hindemith gem. Both works were written intentionally to exploit the textures and colors of the orchestra, and they are both a set of variations. Elgar's is a set of portraits of his friends and his wife and perhaps himself. Elgar was mum on its broader meaning--probably why it's called the Enigma Variations. Duh. The 1932 Philharmonic Concerto is a set of alternating woodwind and string passages that is typical of Hindemith's writing. This is an odd pairing that, strangely, works grandly. --Paul Cook
Elgar/Hindemith: Enigma Variations/Philharmonic Concerto, Music, Edward Elgar, Paul Hindemith, Rolf Kleinert, Berliner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester, 20th/21st Century Variations, Classical, Orchestral, Romantic Variations for Orchestra
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Elgar/Hindemith: Enigma Variations/Philharmonic Concerto
Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0000035VU
Release Date: 1996-09-24 |
Amazon.com
The two things that recommend this work are: 1) a fantastic rendition of Elgar's famous Enigma Variations, and 2) a rarely-recorded Hindemith gem. Both works were written intentionally to exploit the textures and colors of the orchestra, and they are both a set of variations. Elgar's is a set of portraits of his friends and his wife and perhaps himself. Elgar was mum on its broader meaning--probably why it's called the Enigma Variations. Duh. The 1932 Philharmonic Concerto is a set of alternating woodwind and string passages that is typical of Hindemith's writing. This is an odd pairing that, strangely, works grandly. --Paul Cook
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