Discover the captivating artistry of Antje Weithaas in her exquisite rendition of Mendelssohn's and Enescu's Octets for Strings. Released on August 3, 2009, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon GmbH label, this album is a testament to Weithaas's mastery of chamber music. Spanning a total of 71 minutes, the album features live performances of two iconic octets: Mendelssohn's Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, and Enescu's Octet in C Major, Op. 7. Each movement is brought to life with Weithaas's distinctive touch, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. From the fiery Allegro moderato of Mendelssohn's first movement to the lively Presto of the fourth, and the dynamic shifts in Enescu's octet, this album showcases the depth and versatility of these timeless compositions. Antje Weithaas's interpretation is a must-explore for any classical music enthusiast.
Tracks
Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R20: I. Allegro moderato, ma con fuoco - LiveFelix Mendelssohn, Ori Kam, Rachel Roberts, Tanja Tetzlaff, Antje Weithaas, Christian Tetzlaff, Isabelle Faust, Lisa Batiashvili, Quirine Viersen
Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R20: II. Andante - LiveFelix Mendelssohn, Christian Tetzlaff, Isabelle Faust, Lisa Batiashvili, Antje Weithaas, Quirine Viersen, Tanja Tetzlaff, Rachel Roberts, Ori Kam
Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R20: III. Scherzo (Allegro leggierissimo) - LiveFelix Mendelssohn, Tanja Tetzlaff, Rachel Roberts, Ori Kam, Lisa Batiashvili, Isabelle Faust, Christian Tetzlaff, Antje Weithaas, Quirine Viersen
Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, MWV R20: IV. Presto - LiveFelix Mendelssohn, Lisa Batiashvili, Isabelle Faust, Christian Tetzlaff, Antje Weithaas, Ori Kam, Rachel Roberts, Tanja Tetzlaff, Quirine Viersen
Octet in C Major, Op. 7: I. Très modéré - LiveGeorge Enescu, Gustav Rivinius, Antoine Tamestit, Quirine Viersen, Isabelle Faust, Christian Tetzlaff, Antje Weithaas, Kathy Gowers, Rachel Roberts
Octet in C Major, Op. 7: II. Très fougueux - LiveGeorge Enescu, Gustav Rivinius, Antoine Tamestit, Rachel Roberts, Antje Weithaas, Christian Tetzlaff, Isabelle Faust, Kathy Gowers, Quirine Viersen
Octet in C Major, Op. 7: III. Lentement - LiveGeorge Enescu, Quirine Viersen, Gustav Rivinius, Antoine Tamestit, Rachel Roberts, Antje Weithaas, Christian Tetzlaff, Isabelle Faust, Kathy Gowers
Octet in C Major, Op. 7: IV. Mouvement de valse bien rythmée - LiveGeorge Enescu, Quirine Viersen, Isabelle Faust, Christian Tetzlaff, Antje Weithaas, Kathy Gowers, Rachel Roberts, Antoine Tamestit, Gustav Rivinius
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