Immerse yourself in the opulent world of classical music with Hartmut Haenchen's "Festive Concert in Sanssouci Castle." This exquisite collection, released in August 2010 under the Capriccio label, is a celebration of chamber music that spans over two hours and nineteen minutes. The album features a stunning array of compositions, including works by Frederick II (King of Prussia), Johann Sebastian Bach, and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, performed by renowned soloists and orchestras such as the Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra and the Cappella Coloniensis.
Haenchen, a distinguished conductor known for his precision and sumptuous phrasing, leads the ensemble through a diverse repertoire that includes flute concertos, symphonies, keyboard sonatas, and operatic excerpts. The album showcases the talents of soloists Konrad Hunteler, Eberhard Palm, and Walter Heinz Bernstein, among others, delivering a performance that is both technically brilliant and deeply expressive.
Recorded in the historic Sanssouci Castle, this album offers a glimpse into the grandeur of 18th-century Prussian court music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Festive Concert in Sanssouci Castle" promises an enriching and delightful listening experience.
Tracks
Flute Concerto No. 3 in C Major: I. AllegroFrederick the Great, Konrad Hünteler, Cappella Coloniensis, Ulf Bjorlin
Flute Concerto No. 3 in C Major: II. GraveFrederick the Great, Konrad Hünteler, Cappella Coloniensis, Ulf Bjorlin
Flute Concerto No. 3 in C Major: III. Allegro assaiFrederick the Great, Konrad Hünteler, Cappella Coloniensis, Ulf Bjorlin
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Fuga canonica in EpidiapenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Eberhard Palm, Walter Heinz Bernstein
Sinfonia in E-Flat Major, Wq. 183/2, H. 664: I. Allegro di moltoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Sinfonia in E-Flat Major, Wq. 183/2, H. 664: II. LarghettoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Sinfonia in E-Flat Major, Wq. 183/2, H. 664: III. AllegrettoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
March for Winds in E-Flat MajorAugust Wilhelm (Prince of Prussia), Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Keyboard Sonata in D Minor: I. AllemandeCarl Heinrich Graun, Christine Schornsheim
Keyboard Sonata in D Minor: II. AriaCarl Heinrich Graun, Christine Schornsheim
Keyboard Sonata in D Minor: III. CouranteCarl Heinrich Graun, Christine Schornsheim
Fugue in D Minor, H. 372Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Roland Munch
Flute Concerto No. 116 in D Major, QV 5:46: I. Allegretto ma con brioJohann Joachim Quantz, Eckart Haupt, Dresden Baroque Soloists
Flute Concerto No. 116 in D Major, QV 5:46: II. AriosoJohann Joachim Quantz, Eckart Haupt, Dresden Baroque Soloists
Flute Concerto No. 116 in D Major, QV 5:46: III. PrestoJohann Joachim Quantz, Eckart Haupt, Dresden Baroque Soloists
Sinfonia in D Major: I. Allegro assaiFrederick the Great, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Sinfonia in D Major: II. Andante (espressivo)Frederick the Great, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Sinfonia in D Major: III. Scherzando: AllegroFrederick the Great, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Overture in D Minor: I. —Johann Gottlieb Graun, Cappella Coloniensis, Hans-Martin Linde
Overture in D Minor: II. —Johann Gottlieb Graun, Cappella Coloniensis, Hans-Martin Linde
Flute Sonata in E Minor: I. GraveFrederick the Great, Berliner Barock Compagney
Flute Sonata in E Minor: II. Allegro assaiFrederick the Great, Berliner Barock Compagney
Flute Sonata in E Minor: III. PrestoFrederick the Great, Berliner Barock Compagney
MarchPhilippine Charlotte of Prussia, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, members
Sinfonia in C Major, Wq. 182/3, H. 659: I. Allegro assaiCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Sinfonia in C Major, Wq. 182/3, H. 659: II. AdagioCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Sinfonia in C Major, Wq. 182/3, H. 659: III. AllegrettoCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra, Hartmut Haenchen
Andantino con 7 variazioniCarl Friedrich Christian Fasch, Christine Schornsheim
Mollwitz March in F MajorFrederick the Great, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, members, Caspar Richter
Quartet in G Major: I. AdagioJohann Gottlieb Janitsch, Berliner Barock Compagney
Quartet in G Major: II. Allegro ma non troppoJohann Gottlieb Janitsch, Berliner Barock Compagney
Quartet in G Major: III. VivaceJohann Gottlieb Janitsch, Berliner Barock Compagney
Montezuma: Act II: IntroductionCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Lourdes Ambriz, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma: Act II: Vinite intrepidi stranieri eroiCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Lourdes Ambriz, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma: Act II: Aria: Erra quel nobil coreCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Lourdes Ambriz, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma: Act II: Sinfonia GuerrieraCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Lourdes Ambriz, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma: Act III: Duetto: Ah sol per te, ben mioCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Lourdes Ambriz, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
Montezuma: Act III: Oh! Cielo! Ahi giorno orribileCarl Heinrich Graun, Encarnación Vázquez, Dorothea Wirtz, Lourdes Ambriz, Cantica Nova Chamber Choir, German Chamber Academy Neuss, Johannes Goritzki
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