Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's latest album, a sweeping journey through the works of Beethoven, Berlioz, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák, and Bruckner. This extraordinary collection, set for release on June 10, 2025, under the Warner Classics label, offers over six hours of orchestral brilliance, showcasing the unparalleled artistry of one of the world's most renowned orchestras.
The album opens with Antonín Dvořák's enchanting "The Noon Witch," followed by the lively "Leichtes Blut" and "Ägyptischer Marsch" by Johann Strauss II. The heart of the collection pulses with Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 7 and the dramatic "Symphonie fantastique" by Berlioz. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra brings a fresh perspective to these timeless works, highlighting their intricate compositions and emotional depth.
Dvořák's iconic "Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 'From the New World'" is a standout, offering a profound exploration of themes that resonate across cultures and generations. Brahms' "Double Concerto for Violin and Cello" and Schubert's "Symphony No. 5" add layers of richness and complexity, while Beethoven's "Violin Concerto in D Major" and Bruch's "Violin Concerto No. 1" showcase the orchestra's virtuosity and precision.
The album also includes Schubert's "Overture in C Major," Brahms' "Piano Concerto No. 2," and Bruckner's "Symphony No. 3," each piece performed with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's signature elegance and power. This collection is a testament to the orchestra's dedication to classical music, offering a comprehensive and captivating experience for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Tracks
Dvořák: The Noon Witch, Op. 108, B. 196: I. AllegrettoAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: The Noon Witch, Op. 108, B. 196: II. Andante sostenuto e molto tranquilloAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: The Noon Witch, Op. 108, B. 196: III. AllegroAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: The Noon Witch, Op. 108, B. 196: IV. AndanteAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Strauss II, J: Leichtes Blut, Op. 319Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Strauss, Johann II: Ägyptischer Marsch, Op. 335Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto - Assai meno prestoLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: I. (a) Rêveries - Passions. LargoHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: I. (b) Rêveries - Passions. Allegro agitato e appassionato assaiHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: II. Un bal. Valse. Allegro non troppoHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: III. Scène aux champs. AdagioHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: IV. Marche au supplice. Allegretto non troppoHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: V. (a) Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat. LarghettoHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: V. (b) Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat. AllegroHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: V. (c) Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat. Dies iraeHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: V. (d) Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat. Ronde du SabbatHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14, H 48: V. (e) Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat. Dies irae and Ronde du SabbatHector Berlioz, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Strauss II, J: Die Fledermaus: OuvertüreJohann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": I. Adagio - Allegro moltoAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": II. LargoAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": III. Molto vivaceAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuocoAntonín Dvořák, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Clemens Hagen, Gidon Kremer, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Clemens Hagen, Gidon Kremer, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Clemens Hagen, Gidon Kremer, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, D. 485: I. AllegroFranz Schubert, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, D. 485: II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, D. 485: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto - TrioFranz Schubert, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, D. 485: IV. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Kyung Wha Chung, Klaus Tennstedt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Kyung Wha Chung, Klaus Tennstedt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Kyung Wha Chung, Klaus Tennstedt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Schubert: Overture in C Major, Op. Posth. 170, D. 591 "In the Italian Style"Franz Schubert, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: I. Prelude. Allegro moderatoMax Bruch, Kyung Wha Chung, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Kyung Wha Chung, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Kyung Wha Chung, Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Buchbinder, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Buchbinder, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Rudolph Buchbinder, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Buchbinder, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner Symphony": I. Gemäßigt, mehr bewegt, misterioso (1877 Version)Anton Bruckner, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner Symphony": II. Adagio. Bewegt, quasi andante (1877 Version)Anton Bruckner, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner Symphony": III. Scherzo. Ziemlich schnell (1877 Version)Anton Bruckner, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Bruckner: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner Symphony": IV. Finale. Allegro (1877 Version)Anton Bruckner, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
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