Erich Wolfgang Korngold's "Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11" is a captivating journey through the composer's rich orchestral language, inspired by Shakespeare's beloved comedy. This complete edition, released on Toccata Classics, offers a comprehensive exploration of Korngold's incidental music for the play, featuring a blend of dramatic tension, lush orchestration, and memorable melodies that showcase his distinctive style.
The album spans nearly an hour and eight minutes, presenting a vivid musical narrative that accompanies the various scenes and characters of "Much Ado about Nothing." From the stirring "Ouverture" to the lively "Schlusstanz" (Final Dance), each track is meticulously crafted to enhance the theatrical experience, making this recording an essential addition to any classical music collection.
The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of John Storgårds, delivers a powerful and nuanced performance, bringing Korngold's score to life with precision and passion. The album includes both the complete edition and the published version of the suite, providing a comprehensive overview of Korngold's musical interpretations of Shakespeare's timeless work.
Whether you are a fan of Korngold's music or a lover of classical incidental scores, this album offers a rich and immersive experience that highlights the composer's genius and the enduring appeal of Shakespeare's comedy.
Tracks
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): OuvertureErich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act I Scene 1: Kriegsmusik (War Music)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act I Scene 2: Don Juan (Don John)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II: Prelude, "Mummenschanz" (Hornpipe)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II Scene 1: Festmusik (Festive Music) (Beatrice, Benedict, Claudio, Hero, Leonato, Don Pedro, Balthasar, Antonio, Don John, Margaret, Ursula)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II: [Change of Scene]Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act II Scene 2: Don Juan (Don John, Borachio)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III: Prelude, "'Gartenmusik" (Garden Music) (Benedict)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III Scene 1: Lied des Balthasar (Balthasar's Song) (Benedict, Don Pedro, Balthasar)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III Scene 1: Intermezzo (Beatrice)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act III Scene 3: Holzapfel und Schlehwein (Marsch der Wache) (Dogberry and Verges (March of the Watch))Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act IV: Prelude, "Madchen im Brautgemach" (Maiden in the Bridal Chamber)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act IV Scene 2: Kirchenszene (Church Scene)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act IV Scene 2: Gerichtszene (Judgement Scene)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V: Prelude, "Trauermusik" (Funeral Music) (Claudio)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V: [Change of Scene] (Don Pedro)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V Scene 4: Intermezzo, "Final Wedding Scene" (Beatrice, Benedict, Claudio, Hero, Leonato, Antonio, Friar Francis)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (new complete edition): Act V Scene 4: Schlusstanz (Final Dance) (Benedict)Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Jackie Robinson, Ari Itkin, Daniel Emond, Jessica Richards, Romolo Wilkinson, Christian Daly, Drew Bolander, Chesley Polk, Nik Danger-James, Charles Osborne, Jamar Williams, Emily Ussery, Laura Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): IV. FestmusikErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): VI. GartenmusikErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): VII. IntermezzoErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): XII. TrauermusikErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
Much Ado about Nothing, Op. 11 (published version): XIV. SchlusstanzErich Wolfgang Korngold, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, John Mauceri
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