Viktor Ullmann's album, released on January 1, 2003, under the Capriccio label, is a captivating journey through the world of chamber music. This collection showcases Ullmann's remarkable compositional skills, featuring a diverse range of pieces that highlight his unique voice and artistic vision.
The album opens with Ullmann's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, a five-movement work that demonstrates his mastery of orchestration and thematic development. The symphony is followed by six Lieder, Op. 17, a set of songs that reveal Ullmann's lyrical gifts and sensitivity to text. Each song is a miniature drama, with Ullmann's music enhancing the emotional and narrative content of the poems.
The album also includes Ullmann's Concerto for Orchestra, Op. 4, also known as the "Symphonietta" or "Symphony No. 1." This four-movement work is a brilliant showcase for the orchestra, with Ullmann's music ranging from the playful and energetic to the lyrical and introspective. The album concludes with "Don Quixote Tanzt Fandango," a lively and imaginative piece that draws on the character of Don Quixote to create a musical portrait that is both humorous and poignant.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Ullmann's music is characterized by its inventiveness, its emotional depth, and its technical brilliance. Whether you are a longtime fan of chamber music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Symphony No. 2 in D Major: I. AllegroViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2 in D Major: II. Alla marcia, ben misuratoViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2 in D Major: III. Adagio, ma non tantoViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2 in D Major: IV. Scherzo. Allegretto graziosoViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2 in D Major: V. Variationen und fuge uber ein hebraisches VolksliedViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
6 Lieder, Op. 17: No. 1, An Himmelfahrt (On Ascension Day)Viktor Ullmann, Juliane Banse, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
6 Lieder, Op. 17: No. 5, Wie ist die Nacht … (How soft Is the night …)Viktor Ullmann, Juliane Banse, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
6 Lieder, Op. 17: No. 6, Aus dem Hauschen in den Garten … (Out of the cottage into the garden …)Viktor Ullmann, Juliane Banse, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Don Quixote tanzt FandangoViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Concerto for Orchestra, Op. 4, "Symphonietta", "Symphony No. 1": I. Allegro con brioViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Concerto for Orchestra, Op. 4, "Symphonietta", "Symphony No. 1": II. Nocturne. AndanteViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Concerto for Orchestra, Op. 4, "Symphonietta", "Symphony No. 1": III. Toccatina: VivaceViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Concerto for Orchestra, Op. 4, "Symphonietta", "Symphony No. 1": IV. Serenade: Tempo I comodoViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
Concerto for Orchestra, Op. 4, "Symphonietta", "Symphony No. 1": V. Finale fugatoViktor Ullmann, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, James Conlon
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