Immerse yourself in the vibrant and captivating world of Louis Moreau Gottschalk with the comprehensive collection of his orchestral works. This album, released on September 1, 2007, under the Naxos label, spans a rich duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, offering a deep dive into the musical genius of Gottschalk. The tracklist is a testament to his versatility and creativity, featuring a range of compositions from the grand and dramatic "Symphony No. 2, 'a Montevideo'" to the delicate and serene "Ave Maria." Gottschalk's unique blend of European classical traditions with the rhythms and melodies of the Americas shines through in pieces like "Escenas campestres" and "Symphonie romantique, 'La nuit des tropiques'." Whether you're a longtime admirer of Gottschalk's music or a newcomer eager to explore his works, this album provides an essential and engaging journey through the orchestral compositions of one of the most innovative and influential musicians of the 19th century.
Tracks
Symphony No. 2, "a Montevideo": I. AndanteLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Symphony No. 2, "a Montevideo": II. Presto - MaestosoLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Grande tarantelle, Op. 67: Grande Tarentelle, Op. 67, RO 259Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Michael Gurt, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Escenas campestres: I. Tempo de danza: ModeratoLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Anna Noggle, Darryl Taylor, Richard Ziebarth, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Escenas campestres: II. Più lentoLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Anna Noggle, Darryl Taylor, Richard Ziebarth, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Escenas campestres: III. DanzaLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Anna Noggle, Darryl Taylor, Richard Ziebarth, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Escenas campestres: IV. Tempo de danza: ModeratoLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Anna Noggle, Darryl Taylor, Richard Ziebarth, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Variations de concert sur l'hymne portugais, Op. 91: Variations de concert sur l'hymne portugais du Roi Louis I, Op. 91Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Michael Gurt, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Ave Maria, RO 10 (Arr. R. Rosenberg for voice and orchestra)Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Melissa Barrick, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Le jeune Henri, "La Chasse du jeune Henry", Overture: La Chasse du jeune Henri: Overture (Arr. Gottschalk for 3 pianos, 10-hands, orchestra, RO 54b)Étienne Nicolas Méhul, John Contiguglia, Richard Contiguglia, Angela Draghicescu, Chin-Ming Lin, Joshua Pepper, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Symphonie romantique, "La nuit des tropiques" (a Night in the Tropics): I. Noche en los Tropicos [a Night in the Tropics]Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
Symphonie romantique, "La nuit des tropiques" (a Night in the Tropics): II. Festa CriollaLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Hot Springs Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, Richard Rosenberg
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