Dive into the world of orchestral brilliance with Robert Craft and an ensemble of renowned orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, CBC Symphony Orchestra, and Columbia Symphony Orchestra. Released in 1962 under Sony Classical, this album showcases a unique collection of orchestral arrangements by Arnold Schoenberg. The repertoire spans from Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 to Bach's Prelude & Fugue in E-Flat Major, BWV 552 "St. Anne," and even includes a selection of chorale preludes and German dances. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album is a testament to the innovative arrangements of Schoenberg and the exceptional performances by the featured orchestras.
Tracks
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra): I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Robert Craft, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra): II. Intermezzo. Allegro, ma non troppoJohannes Brahms, Robert Craft, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra): III. Andante con motoJohannes Brahms, Robert Craft, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra): IV. Rondo alla zingareseJohannes Brahms, Robert Craft, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Prelude & Fugue in E-Flat Major, BWV 552 "St. Anne" (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra): I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Craft, CBC Symphony Orchestra
Prelude & Fugue in E-Flat Major, BWV 552 "St. Anne" (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra): II. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Robert Craft, CBC Symphony Orchestra
18 Chorale Preludes: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654 (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Craft, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Das Orgel-Büchlein: Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 631 (Arranged by Arnold Schoenberg for Orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Craft, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
6 German Dances, D. 820 (Orchestrated by Anton Webern)Franz Schubert, Robert Craft, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
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