Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony/Berg: Lyric Suite

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Born in Dresden in 1927 but reared in Argentina, Michael Gielen began in the 1950s to gain a reputation as a conductor of both the Viennese classics and contemporary music. Besides his many outstanding conducting assignments in Europe, Michael Gielen until recently was music director of the Cincinnati Symphony. The main aim of the SWF Symphony Orchestra since its foundation in 1946 has been to increase audience awareness not only of the symphonic repertoire of the past two centuries, but also of the music of the twentieth century.

Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony/Berg: Lyric Suite, Music, Johnson, Orsanic, Gielen, SWF Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Symphony with Multiple Solo Voices, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Solo Voice(s) and Orchestra, Suite for Orchestra, Symphonic, Vocal
Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony/Berg: Lyric Suite
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended with reservations.
 Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony/Berg: Lyric Suite
Johnson , Orsanic , Gielen , and SWF Symphony Orchestra
Manufacturer: Arte Nova Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B9EXSU
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. I.
  2. II.
  3. III.
  4. IV.
  5. V.
  6. VI./VII.
  7. II. Andante Amoroso
  8. III. Allegro Misterioso - Trio Estatico
  9. IV. Adagio Appassionato
  10. I.
  11. II.
  12. III.
  13. IV.
  14. V.

Album Description

Born in Dresden in 1927 but reared in Argentina, Michael Gielen began in the 1950s to gain a reputation as a conductor of both the Viennese classics and contemporary music. Besides his many outstanding conducting assignments in Europe, Michael Gielen until recently was music director of the Cincinnati Symphony. The main aim of the SWF Symphony Orchestra since its foundation in 1946 has been to increase audience awareness not only of the symphonic repertoire of the past two centuries, but also of the music of the twentieth century.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Recommended with reservations........2006-09-30

I was drawn to this CD by the comparison of the work to Mahler, its Berg discmates, and the conducting of Michael Gielen. Arte Nova produces some wonderful CDs, but not to include the text of the poems (or even a synopsis) cripples my appreciation of the score. I understand this a 'budget' label, but this is going a bit too far!
Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony; Berg: Three Pieces for the "Lyric Suite"; Five Orchestra Songs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Buy this CD. Now. What are you waiting for?
  • Powerful Lyrical Symphony
 Zemlinsky: Lyric Symphony; Berg: Three Pieces for the "Lyric Suite"; Five Orchestra Songs

Manufacturer: Arte Nova Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by BergAll Works by Berg | Berg, Alban | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ZemlinskyAll Works by Zemlinsky | Zemlinsky, Alexander von | ( Z ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000005I5O
Release Date: 1998-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Lyric Symphony IN Seven Songs Op. 18: I.
  2. Lyric Symphony IN Seven Songs Op. 18: II.
  3. Lyric Symphony In Seven Songs: III.
  4. Lyric Symphony In Seven Songs: IV.
  5. Lyric Symphony IN Seven Songs Op. 18: V.
  6. Lyric Symphony IN Seven Songs Op. 18: VI. - VII.
  7. Three Pieces From The 'Lyric Suite': II. Andante amoroso
  8. Three Pieces From The 'Lyric Suite': III. Allegro misterioso - Trio estatico
  9. Three Pieces From The 'Lyric Suite': IV. Adagio appassionato
  10. Five Orchestral Songs After Texts From Postcards Op. 4: I.
  11. Five Orchestral Songs After Tests From Postcards Op. 4: II. A. Tema con Variazioni - Var. IX: Andante flebile, ma non tanto
  12. Five Orchestral Songs After Texts From Postcards Op. 4: III.
  13. Five Orchestral Songs After Texts From Postcards Op. 4: IV.
  14. Five Orchestral Songs After Texts From Postcards Op. 4: V.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Buy this CD. Now. What are you waiting for?.......2001-11-13

To be perfectly honest, I bought this CD for the Berg pieces on the disc. In fact, at the time of purchase, I had never heard any of Zemlinsky's music before. After listening to the disc, however, I have decided that Alexander Zemlinsky is all too ignored on today's concert music scene. THis is an excellent performance by the SWF Orchestra and the baritone James Johnson. Mr. Johnson is definitely right on target in this performance, although the soprano leaves a small bit to be desired in the Symphony, but she more than makes up for her deficiencies in the Berg orchestral song cycle also included on the disc.

So buy this CD. The price is mind-numbingly low, so what do you really have to lose anyway? Honestly, I would happily pay four times that amount for this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Powerful Lyrical Symphony.......2000-10-25

Gielen is always an interesting conductor. In many ways, I find his work much more stimulating than the bigger names that are taking the helm of the major US ensembles.

Such is the case here: Zemlinsky's score is unabashedly bombastically romantic. Gielen has taken his very good SWF orchestra to new heights in this performance: the lushness and beauty of the playing leaves no room for apologies and should cause the Big Guys to take note. The soloists are excellent, as is the choir. But the interpretation is one to remember. In fact, that's what I remember the most, not Zemlisnky's music! If it's been awhile since you were excited about a recorded performance, this one could do the trick. And you'll laugh maniacally after realizing how little you spent to acquire the recording!

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