Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Orfeo with the Wiener Symphoniker's extraordinary compilation, "ORFEO 40th Anniversary Edition - Legendary Conductors." This monumental collection, released on June 19, 2020, is a testament to the orchestra's unparalleled prowess and the legendary conductors who have graced its stages. Spanning an impressive 9 hours and 23 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most revered symphonies and orchestral works in classical music history.
The Wiener Symphoniker, known for their rich, resonant sound and dynamic performances, deliver captivating renditions of symphonies by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and Liszt. The album features live performances that capture the raw energy and precision of the orchestra, as well as studio recordings that showcase their technical brilliance and emotional depth.
From the heroic themes of Beethoven's "Eroica" to the triumphant chorale of his Ninth Symphony, and from the lyrical beauty of Brahms' symphonies to the dramatic intensity of Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique," this collection offers a diverse and enriching listening experience. The inclusion of Liszt's "Les préludes" adds a touch of romantic grandeur, while the live performances of Schubert's symphonies provide a glimpse into the orchestra's historical performances.
This anniversary edition is not just a celebration of Orfeo's legacy but also a tribute to the Wiener Symphoniker's enduring excellence. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching experience that highlights the timeless beauty of these masterpieces.
Tracks
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: I. Largo - Allegro vivace (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: II. Andante (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace - Trio (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: IV. Presto vivace (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The HeroRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's EnemiesRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's Companion, the Hero's Field of BattleRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's Works of PeaceRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's Withdrawal from the WorldRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: I. Adagio - AllegroAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: II. AdagioAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: III. Scherzo. Molto vivaceAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro moderatoAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: I. Andante (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: II. Allegro marcato (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: III. Adagio (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: IV. Allegro giocoso (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brioJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegrettoJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto, assai meno prestoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": I. Adagio - Allegro non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": II. Allegro con graciaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": III. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": IV. Finale. Adagio lamentosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro assai (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto. O Freunde, nicht diese Tone! Freude schoner Gotterfunken (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Les préludes, S. 97 (Live)Franz Liszt, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante sostenuto (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Più andante - Allegro non troppo ma con brio (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppoJohannes Brahms, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
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