Alban Berg's comprehensive collection, aptly titled the Alban Berg Collection, is a treasure trove of the composer's most revered works. Released on 1 January 2003 under the esteemed label Deutsche Grammophon, this extensive album boasts a duration of 3 hours and 56 minutes, ensuring an immersive experience for fans of Berg's intricate compositions.
The album delves into the depths of Berg's orchestral mastery, featuring iconic pieces such as the 3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6, and the Lyric Suite, showcasing his unique blend of modernism and romanticism. The Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel" and the Chamber Concerto for Piano, Violin & 13 Wind Instruments demonstrate Berg's ability to craft emotionally charged and technically impressive works.
In addition to his orchestral pieces, the collection also includes Berg's notable chamber music compositions, such as the String Quartet, Op. 3, and the Piano Sonata, Op. 1. The Four Pieces For Clarinet And Piano, Op. 5, exhibit Berg's capacity for creating intimate and expressive music.
The album also explores Berg's vocal works, including the Sieben frühe Lieder and the 4 Songs, Op. 2, which showcase his skill in setting poetry to music. The Altenberg Lieder, Op. 4, and the orchestrated version of the 7 frühe Lieder further demonstrate Berg's innovative approach to vocal composition.
While Berg is perhaps best known for his operatic works, this collection highlights the breadth and depth of his compositional output, making it an essential listening experience for fans of 20th-century classical music. Through the Alban Berg Collection, listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the composer's innovative spirit and his significant contribution to the world of classical music.
Tracks
3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6: No. 1, PraeludiumAlban Berg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6: No. 2, ReigenAlban Berg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
3 Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6: No. 3, MarschAlban Berg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Lyric Suite, 3 Pieces for String Orchestra: I. Andante amorosoAlban Berg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Lyric Suite, 3 Pieces for String Orchestra: II. Allegro misteriosoAlban Berg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Lyric Suite, 3 Pieces for String Orchestra: III. Adagio appassionatoAlban Berg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel": I. Andante - AllegroAlban Berg, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel": II. Allegro - AdagioAlban Berg, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
Chamber Concerto for Piano, Violin & 13 Wind Instruments: I. Thema scherzoso con variazioniAlban Berg, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Chamber Concerto for Piano, Violin & 13 Wind Instruments: II. AdagioAlban Berg, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Chamber Concerto for Piano, Violin & 13 Wind Instruments: III. Rondo ritmico con introduzioneAlban Berg, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez
Piano Sonata, Op. 1Alban Berg, Daniel Barenboim
Four Pieces For Clarinet And Piano, Op. 5: 1. MässigAlban Berg, Sabine Meyer, Oleg Maisenberg
Four Pieces For Clarinet And Piano, Op. 5: 2. Sehr langsamAlban Berg, Sabine Meyer, Oleg Maisenberg
Four Pieces For Clarinet And Piano, Op. 5: 3. Sehr raschAlban Berg, Sabine Meyer, Oleg Maisenberg
Four Pieces For Clarinet And Piano, Op. 5: 4. LangsamAlban Berg, Sabine Meyer, Oleg Maisenberg
Chamber Concerto for Piano and Violin with 13 Wind Instruments: 2. AdagioAlban Berg, Gidon Kremer, Sabine Meyer, Oleg Maisenberg
Wein, Weib und Gesang, Op. 333Johann Strauss II, Boston Symphony Chamber Players
Lyric Suite For String Quartet (1926): I. Allegretto giovialeAlban Berg, LaSalle Quartet
Lyric Suite For String Quartet (1926): II. Andante amorosoAlban Berg, LaSalle Quartet
Lyric Suite For String Quartet (1926): III. Allegro misterioso - Trio estaticoAlban Berg, LaSalle Quartet
Lyric Suite For String Quartet (1926): IV. Adagio appassionatoAlban Berg, LaSalle Quartet
Lyric Suite For String Quartet (1926): V. Presto delirando - TenebrosoAlban Berg, LaSalle Quartet
Lyric Suite For String Quartet (1926): VI. Largo desolatoAlban Berg, LaSalle Quartet
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