Immerse yourself in the enchanting and haunting melodies of "Witches' Brew" by The New Symphony Orchestra of London. Released on January 1, 2013, under the prestigious Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this classical album is a captivating journey through a collection of operatic and orchestral masterpieces. Spanning just over an hour, the album is a rich tapestry of compositions that will transport you to a world of witches, ghosts, and mythical creatures.
The New Symphony Orchestra of London brings to life the eerie and dramatic "Tam O'Shanter Overture" by Sir Alexander Mackenzie, followed by Maurice Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's "Pictures At An Exhibition." The album also features the iconic "A Night On The Bare Mountain" and the chilling "Danse macabre" by Camille Saint-Saëns. Franz Liszt's "Scenes from Lenau's 'Faust'" adds a touch of the supernatural with "The Dance in the Village Inn (1st Mephisto Waltz)."
The album takes a more whimsical turn with Charles Gounod's "Funeral March of a Marionette," famously known as the theme for the television series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." The second half of the album is dedicated to the ballet "La Source" by Léo Delibes, with its six enchanting movements, each more captivating than the last.
"Witches' Brew" is a testament to The New Symphony Orchestra of London's virtuosity and their ability to breathe new life into these timeless classics. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave you spellbound.
Tracks
Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51Malcolm Arnold, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
Pictures At An Exhibition - Orch. Ravel: GnomusModest Mussorgsky, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
A Night On The Bare MountainModest Mussorgsky, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
Danse macabre, Op. 40Camille Saint-Saëns, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
"Der Hexenritt"Engelbert Humperdinck, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
Scenes from Lenau's "Faust", S.110: 2. The Dance in the Village Inn (1st Mephisto Waltz)Franz Liszt, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
Funeral March of a Marionette (Marche funèbre d'une marionette)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
1. Les Nubiennes, valse (Allegretto)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
2. AdagioCharles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
3. Danse antique (Allegretto)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
4. Variations de Cléopatre (Moderato maestoso)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
5. Les Troyennes (Moderato con moto)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
6. Variations du miroir (Allegretto)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
7. Danse de Phryné (Allegro vivo)Charles Gounod, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Alexander Gibson
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