Wranitzky: Orchestral Works, Vol. 6

Wranitzky: Orchestral Works, Vol. 6

Wranitzky: Orchestral Works, Vol. 6

Wranitzky: Orchestral Works, Vol. 6

Overview

The Bohemian composer Paul Wranitzky was admired by Haydn, Mozart (his Masonic lodge brother), and Beethoven (who requested him as conductor of his Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21). He disappeared from the repertory in the 19th century, although the critic Fetis said that for him this was "a source of astonishment." The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice and conductor Marek Stilec have been excavating his music, and it testifies to the continuing appetite for music of the Classical era that several of their Wranitzky releases, including this one in the summer of 2023, have hit classical best-seller charts. Wranitzky was a popular opera composer in his day, and the instrumental excerpts performed here give the flavor of his brilliant style in the genre, often oriented toward exoticism. The pieces from Achmet und Zenide are full of the so-called Janissary element cultivated by Mozart in, among other works, the Piano Sonata in A major, K. 331, while the second-act overture to Die Spanier in Peru features a conquistador battle scene. Wranitzky's skill as a melodist is on display at several junctures in the music from Jolantha, Koenigin von Jerusalem. The understated work of the orchestra lets the music speak for itself, which is desirable, and though seemingly specialized, this release is listenable for anyone. ~ James Manheim

Product Details

Release Date: 07/28/2023
Label: NAXOS
UPC: 0747313445479

Tracks

  1. Spanier in Peru, oder Rollas Tod (The Spaniards in Peru, or the Death of Rolla)~Act I: Ouverture: Largo - Allegro molto
  2. Spanier in Peru, oder Rollas Tod (The Spaniards in Peru, or the Death of Rolla)~Act II: Ouverture: Allegro - Andante moderato
  3. Spanier in Peru, oder Rollas Tod (The Spaniards in Peru, or the Death of Rolla)~Act II Scene 1: Marcia
  4. Spanier in Peru, oder Rollas Tod (The Spaniards in Peru, or the Death of Rolla)~Act IV: Ouverture: Allegro con fuoco - Andante sostenuto - Tempo I - Adagio - Allegro
  5. Jolantha, Königin von Jerusalem (Yolanda, Queen of Jerusalem)~Act I: Ouverture: Andante - Allegro non troppo
  6. Jolantha, Königin von Jerusalem (Yolanda, Queen of Jerusalem)~Act II: Ouverture: Presto
  7. Jolantha, Königin von Jerusalem (Yolanda, Queen of Jerusalem)~Act II: Trauer Marsch: Larghetto
  8. Jolantha, Königin von Jerusalem (Yolanda, Queen of Jerusalem)~Act III: Ouverture: Andante con moto - Adagio - Tempo I
  9. Jolantha, Königin von Jerusalem (Yolanda, Queen of Jerusalem)~Act IV: Ouverture: Adagio - Allegro giusto
  10. Achmet und Zenide (Achmet and Zenide)~Act I: Ouverture: Allegro
  11. Achmet und Zenide (Achmet and Zenide)~Act II: Ouverture Capriccio: Allegro non troppo
  12. Achmet und Zenide (Achmet and Zenide)~Act III: Ouverture: Allegro agitato
  13. Achmet und Zenide (Achmet and Zenide)~Act IV: Ouverture: Adagio - Allegretto - Tempo I
  14. Achmet und Zenide (Achmet and Zenide)~Act IV: Marsch
  15. Achmet und Zenide (Achmet and Zenide)~Act V: Ouverture: Allegro molto

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