Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of classical music with "The Essential ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra," a captivating album set to release on July 8, 2025, under the Naxos Special Projects label. This collection, spanning 1 hour and 48 minutes, showcases the extraordinary talent of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by esteemed musicians including Markus Poschner and Marin Alsop, who was recently named the orchestra's honorary conductor.
The album is a symphonic journey through a diverse range of compositions, from Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 3 to the romantic elegance of Bruckner's Symphony No. 4. It also features re-orchestrated works by Gustav Mahler, adding a unique twist to classical favorites. The tracklist is a testament to the orchestra's versatility, encompassing everything from lively marches and polkas to serene adagios and powerful scherzos.
This album is not just a compilation of tracks but a celebration of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra's artistry and musical prowess. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Prendi, per me sei liberoGaetano Donizetti, Hila Fahima, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michele Gamba
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish": IV. Feierlich (Re-Orchestrated by G. Mahler)Robert Schumann, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
II. AndanteGeorg Goltermann, Jamal Aliyev, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Howard Griffiths
III. Scherzo. Ziemlich schnellAnton Bruckner, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Markus Poschner
MarschAlbert Lortzing, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leo Hussain
III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Gabriel Schwabe, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Ward
III. JubaFlorence Beatrice Price, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, John Jeter
IV. Allegro moltoLeó Weiner, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Roberto Paternostro
II. GrablegungPaul Hindemith, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
VII. Les deux guerriersOlivier Messiaen, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Gielen, Sarah Leonard
II. Lebhaft, ausgelassenWalter Braunfels, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gregor Bühl
III. O Let Me Shine!William Dawson, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Fagen
III. Alla polaccaCarl Maria von Weber, Sharon Kam, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gregor Bühl
No. 3, Valse. Tempo giustoErnst von Dohnányi, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ariane Matiakh
III. Scherzo. SchnellAnton Bruckner, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Markus Poschner
I. Allegro ma non troppoBenjamin Britten, Baiba Skride, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Ivan Vukčević
No. 2, Quarter Note = 72Hans Werner Henze, Narek Hakhnazaryan, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
II. LarghettoRobert Schumann, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
III. Tapestry III. Severn SeaNigel Clarke, Peter Sheppard Skærved, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Neil Thomson
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1888 Version, Korstvedt Edition): III. BewegtAnton Bruckner, Markus Poschner, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
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