Dive into the rich and diverse orchestral works of Hanns Eisler with this captivating collection, released on Berlin Classics in 1996. This album, spanning a little over an hour, showcases Eisler's mastery of composition through four distinct suites, a chamber symphony, and a set of variations.
The album opens with Suite No. 1, Op. 23, a four-movement work that blends classical forms with folk influences, particularly in the third movement's potpourri of Russian folk songs. Suite No. 2, Op. 24, titled "Niemandsland," continues the exploration of folk themes with a capriccio based on Jewish folk songs, while Suite No. 3, Op. 26, "Kuhle Wampe," offers a dynamic and energetic journey through its four movements. The final suite, No. 4, Op. 30, "Die Jugend hat das Wort," features a powerful youth march and a dramatic finale.
The chamber symphony, Op. 69, is a five-movement work that demonstrates Eisler's ability to blend traditional symphonic forms with modern techniques. The album concludes with "Der lange Marsch," a set of variations on a march-like theme that showcases Eisler's rhythmic and melodic inventiveness.
This album is a testament to Hanns Eisler's enduring legacy as a composer, offering a rich and varied listening experience that highlights his unique blend of classical and folk influences. Whether you're a longtime fan of Eisler's work or a newcomer to his music, this collection is sure to impress and inspire.
Tracks
Suite No. 1, Op. 23: I. Praeludium: PassacagliaHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer
Suite No. 1, Op. 23: II. IntermezzoHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer
Suite No. 1, Op. 23: III. Potpourri uber russische volksliederHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer
Suite No. 1, Op. 23: IV. Allegro energicoHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer
Suite No. 2, Op. 24, "Niemandsland": I. VorspielHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 2, Op. 24, "Niemandsland": II. Capriccio uber judische volksliederHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 2, Op. 24, "Niemandsland": III. AndanteHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 2, Op. 24, "Niemandsland": IV. March tempoHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 3, Op. 26, "Kuhle Wampe": I. PraeludiumHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 3, Op. 26, "Kuhle Wampe": II. IntermezzoHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 3, Op. 26, "Kuhle Wampe": III. RondoHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 3, Op. 26, "Kuhle Wampe": IV. Die FabrikenHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 4, Op. 30, "Die Jugend hat das Wort": III. Marsch der Jugend, die das Wort hatHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Suite No. 4, Op. 30, "Die Jugend hat das Wort": IV. Grave - Pesante - AllegroHanns Eisler, Heinz Rögner, Berlin Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester
Variationen uber ein marschartiges Thema, "Der lange Marsch": Variationen uber ein marschartiges Thema, "Der lange Marsch"Hanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer
Kammersinfonie, Op. 69: I. InventionHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer, Gerhard Erber, Volker Bräutigam
Kammersinfonie, Op. 69: II. Choral-BearbeitungHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer, Gerhard Erber, Volker Bräutigam
Kammersinfonie, Op. 69: III. ScherzoHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer, Gerhard Erber, Volker Bräutigam
Kammersinfonie, Op. 69: IV. EtudeHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer, Gerhard Erber, Volker Bräutigam
Kammersinfonie, Op. 69: V. FinaleHanns Eisler, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Max Pommer, Gerhard Erber, Volker Bräutigam
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