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Die Seejungfrau (Fantasie in drei S?tzen für Orchester nach einem M?rchen von Andersen) 01. "1. Sehr m?ssig bewegt" 02. "2. Sehr bewegt, rauschend" 03. "3. Sehr gedehnt, mit schmerzvollem Ausdruck"
Sinfonietta op. 23 04. "1. Sehr lebhaft" 05. "2. Ballade" 06. "3. Rondo"
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Helsinki P.o./ John Storgards |
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| Description: | Die Seejungfrau/Sinfonieta Op.23 by A. Von Zemlinsky, released 26 May 2015.
This version of Die Seejungfrau/Sinfonieta Op.23 comes as a 1xSuper Audio. - HELSINKI P.O./JOHN STORGARDSo The Helsinki Philharmonic, under it's chief conductorJohn Storgards, offers a fascinating program of two majororchestral works by Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942) inworld premiere recordings.o 1902's Die Seejungfrau (Mermaid) is a lush, powerful3-movement symphonic "fantasy".o Before the work's premiere in 1905 Zemlinsky had alreadymade radical cuts to it, later withdrawing the score andnever mentioning the work in his catalogue; it was notheard again until 1984.o This release is the first recording of a new (2013) criticalversion based on the original score.o Written and premiered in Prague in 1935, The Sinfonietta,op. 34 is a fascinating example of Zemlinsky's late orchestralwriting and stylistic evolution.o This recording is of a new (2013) version for chamberorchestra by Austrian composer Roland Freisitzer (b. 1973)Manufactured in Germany.
Packaged in a Super Jewel case (new hinge type).
DSD layer: stereo and 5.0 multichannel mixes.
World premiere recordings of these versions arranged by [a784120] and [a3474463], with a corresponding sticker on the case.
20 page booklet in English and Finnish.
Total time [69:25]"Die Seejungfrau/Sinfonietta" in the SACD+CD format presents two of Alexander Zemlinsky's most evocative orchestral works, performed by John Storgårds and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. "Die Seejungfrau" (The Mermaid) is a lush, late-Romantic tone poem inspired by Hans Christian Andersen?s fairy tale, while "Sinfonietta" showcases Zemlinsky?s mature style with vibrant colors and rhythmic vitality. The high-resolution SACD+CD release ensures an immersive listening experience for audiophiles and classical music lovers alike. Conductor John Storgårds has established himself as one of Scandinavia's leading maestros, acclaimed for his interpretations of both standard repertoire and contemporary works; under his baton, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra delivers performances marked by precision and expressive depth. Ondine, renowned for its commitment to exceptional sound quality and innovative programming since 1985, continues to be a leader among classical labels worldwide. |
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ODE1237-5 |
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