.Personnel details and DVD available from https://amzn.to/2TOKW9sChoral Finale from Beethoven's Choral Fantasy. Conducted by Leonard Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker), Wiener Jeunesse Choir and the Uruguay-born Swiss pianist Homero Francesch as a soloist perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, Op. The work was a Serkin specialty; he loved it enough to make any performance a great event, and he never missed a season at the Marlboro Festival without presenting it as the summer's finale. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Homero Francesch has held a professorship at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) and has been teaching there a soloist class over more than 33 years. Complete your Beethoven* - Serkin*, Bernstein*, New York Philharmonic*, The Westminster Choir*, Warren Martin collection. Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2009. There's a problem loading this menu right now. 1 (Viloteau, Sala, and John Williams versions), Le Consort: Baroque Cantatas (Eva Zaïcik, Justin Taylor), Bruch: Violin concerto No. Beethoven: Missa Solemnis; Choral Fantasy / Haydn: Theresia Mass (Bernstein Royal Edition #11) by Kim Borg / Eileen Farrell , Richard Lewis / Rosalind Elias , et al. 5; 2 Overtures - Leonard Bernstein on AllMusic - 2013 BEETHOVEN: CHORAL FANTASY, OP. He attended piano lessons under Santiago Baranda Reyes in Uruguay and in 1967 he was awarded a scholarship by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Magnificence takes form, S-VHS → PC Peter Serkin [pf] Seiji Ozawa Special formation Orcestra 1995.9.1 Tokyo. Ludwig van Beethoven - Leonard Bernstein / The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Rudolf Serkin -. 80; simply known as the “Choral Fantasy”. Beethoven*, Leonard Bernstein / The New York Philharmonic*, The Juilliard Chorus*, The Westminster Choir*, Rudolf Serkin: Beethoven*, Leonard Bernstein / The New York Philharmonic*, The Juilliard Chorus*, The Westminster Choir*, Rudolf Serkin - Beethoven: Ninth Symphony / Choral Fantasy ‎ (2xLP, Pit) Columbia Masterworks: M2S 794: US: 1969 The entire piece is infused with the sense of spontaneity and fun loving humor you might associate with a casual improvisation among friends. Lets light flow from both. 80 Leonard Bernstein/Homero Francesch (piano)/ Jeunesse-Chor/Wiener Philharmoniker A05500477 | Length: 22 Min. Alternative Title: “Choral Fantasia” Choral Fantasy in C Minor, Op. A choir of spirits resounds in response. The Choral Fantasy was the result. Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017. 80; simply known as the “Choral Fantasy”. Bernstein Century paired with the Beethoven’s 5th “Emperor” Concerto, another CBS Masterworks paired with the Serkin/Ormandy Beethoven 1st Concerto, and of course all of the Serkin Beethoven concertos, the Choral Fantasy, and the Sonatas also Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Beethoven*, Leonard Bernstein / The New York Philharmonic*, The Juilliard Chorus*, The Westminster Choir*, Rudolf Serkin - Beethoven: Ninth Symphony / Choral Fantasy at Discogs. 10:04am, 18th September 2017. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! However, I have a vintage recording (coupled with the 3rd piano concerto) by Rudolf Serkin with Bernstein and NY Philharmonic that sounds very good to my ears. " My favorite is Rudolf Serkin with Leonard Bernstein and the NYPO from Columbia/Sony, because it has the colorful splendor that Bernstein brings to Beethoven. All art in the spring’s sun | Jul 28, 1992 4.9 out of 5 stars 6 The performance is surely intended as an appendix to the cycle of Beethoven piano concertos the Freiburg orchestra and Kristian Bezuidenhout are currently recording, the first volume of which was met warmly on these pages. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Beethoven: Missa Solemnis; Choral Fantasy; Mass No. He then went on to study in Munich under Hugo Steurer and Ludwig Hoffmann. A presto coda with orchestra, chorus, and piano brings the piece to a close. The generous filler works, minor but thoroughly enjoyable Beethoven, were recorded in Vienna in 1978 (Prometheus) and 1985 (Choral Fantasy) respectively. Variations on the theme are then played by the flutes, oboes, clarinets, and string soloists, respectively. 266 words. Harmonia Mundi has wisely included a substantial disc mate, Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy,” as an added enticement. The world premiere of Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy took place as part of the same December 22, 1808 concert that featured the world premiere of the composer’s Fourth Piano Concerto (see, above), as well as several other masterworks. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Beethoven: Missa Solemnis; Choral Fantasy; Symphony No. Beethoven: Ninth Symphony / Choral Fantasy ‎ (2xLP) Columbia Masterworks, Columbia Masterworks, Columbia Masterworks. Canada. und des Wortes Weihe spricht, The DVD recording of Bernstein's Missa Solemnis, as always very well directed by Humphrey Burton, captures concerts in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw in February and March 1978. 6. Shame on DG for not crediting the superb concertmaster Herman Krebbers for his heavenly solo in the Benedictus in the DVD notes. M2S 794, MS 7211, MS 7212. Go for this one. Un grand orchestre, de superbes choeurs, un magnifique Léonard BERNSTEIN. Conducted by Leonard Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Wiener Philharmoniker), Wiener Jeunesse Choir and the Uruguay-born Swiss pianist Homero Francesch as a soloist perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, Op. A full orchestral version of the theme, played at a forte dynamic leads into a more lyrical piano line. Home » Choir » Beethoven – Coral Phantasy (Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic, Francesch). Bernstein has composed and premiered dozens of other concert works including orchestra pieces, choral-orchestral works, solo songs, chamber music and over thirty works for chorus. music beethoven choral fantasy piano music classical music. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The performance is surely intended as an appendix to the cycle of Beethoven piano concertos the Freiburg orchestra and Kristian Bezuidenhout are currently recording, the first volume of which was met warmly on these pages. The first time I heard this recording it blew my 7 year old mind. 1 (Hilary Hahn), Performing Beethoven – what it feels like to embody a master on today’s stage, Mozart – Great Mass (Insula orchestra, Laurence Equilbey), Chopin – Piano Concerto No. unseres Lebens Harmonien, Recording date: 1981 Ras, Bettina liked this post Jul-07-2020, 15:34 #5. When I played them side by side, the difference is astonishing. Schiller’s lyrics from Beethoven’s choral fantasy, translated so it can be sung. 9 "Choral"; Choral Fantasy; Ah, Perfido - Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy on AllMusic - 1997 eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'andantemoderato_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',103,'0','0'])); The work was composed in 1808 and first performed at the Akademie (benefit concert) of 22 December 1808, which also saw the premieres of the Fifth and Sixth Symphonies and the Fourth Piano Concerto as well as a performance of excerpts of the Mass in C major. A calm, flowing A-major section, ending with a call-and-response section between double reeds, horn, and piano, leads into the Marcia, an F-major variation on the main theme in march style. It appears that this DVD is out of print. Bravissimi! Report Abuse In the Choral Fantasy, Beethoven overcame confines and conventions of both form and orchestration to show the pleasure he derived from tonal experimentation. Ras, Bettina liked this post Jul-07-2020, 15:34 #5. Submit data corrections for Beethoven: Symphony No. His idea was simple enough, begin the piece with a solo piano improvisation, joined by the orchestra for some variations on a previously-composed song, and at the end bring in the chorus for a dynamic conclusion with all participating together. Joachim Raff. Once one’s being has taken flight, German . Of our life’s harmonies, The orchestra accompanies an eighth-note heavy piano part as the piece modulates from C minor to C major. In contrast with the Karajan / BPO DVD version, Bernstein utilises a smaller choir and the filming quality on this version is far superior. Ludwig van Beethoven - Leonard Bernstein / The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Rudolf Serkin: Ludwig van Beethoven - Leonard Bernstein / The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Rudolf Serkin - Beethoven: Ninth Symphony / Choral Fantasy ‎ (2xLP) Columbia Masterworks, Columbia Masterworks, Columbia Masterworks: M2S 794, MS 7211, MS 7212: Canada: 1969 Was sich drängte rauh und feindlich, Fried und Freude gleiten freundlich The Third Concdrto … He has been invited to perform as a soloist by the most renowned orchestras from all over the world such as, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Munich Philharmonic, the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden, all the radio symphony orchestras in Germany, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Orchestre National de France, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Warsaw Philharmonic, the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI Torino or the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich. Greatness, once it has pierced the heart, 9 "Choral"; Choral Fantasy; Ah, Perfido - Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy on AllMusic Bernstein condcuts in the same spirit of exuberant joy. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We can thank the heavens that we have so many documents, both visual and acoustic, from Bernstein's incredibly productive period in the 1970s and 1980s, then at the peak of his career as a musician, and of his highly felicitous collaboration with the Vienna Philharmonic. The first time I heard this recording it blew my 7 year old mind. Harmonia Mundi has wisely included a substantial disc mate, Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy,” as an added enticement. Verified Purchase. His Missa Solemnis is exceptionally clear, transparent and, at the same time, both monumental and sublime. speaking of the sacred word, Complete your Beethoven* - Serkin*, Bernstein*, New York Philharmonic*, The Westminster Choir*, Warren Martin collection. The four soloists are uniformly excellent, the chorus negotiates Beethoven's extremely difficult writing with aplomb and the Conzertgebouw Orchestra play like angels. I am Özgür Nevres, a software engineer, an ex-road racing cyclist, and also an amateur musician. blüht dann neu und schön empor. Unable to add item to List. Please try again. The Choral Fantasy is generally held to be a preliminary study for the 9th Symphony, even though it was composed as early as 1808, namely 16 years earlier. Then I pulled “THE” record. Bernstein Century paired with the Beethoven’s 5th “Emperor” Concerto, another CBS Masterworks paired with the Serkin/Ormandy Beethoven 1st Concerto, and of course all of the Serkin Beethoven concertos, the Choral Fantasy, and the Sonatas also 【with Japanese subtitles】 Homero Francesch Wiener Jeunesse Chor Leonard Bernstein Wiener Philharmoniker 1985.10 Live Joachim Raff. It appears the quality of the December 22, 1808 performance did not match the lofty inspiration of featured works. This is a terrific performance of the Missa Solemnis, a towering masterpiece of the choral repertoire. Then I pulled “THE” record. Nacht und Stürme werden Licht. 1 (Olga Scheps), Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. I also take care of stray cats & dogs. I was obsessed with this album! Wenn sich Lieb und Kraft vermählen, Next, the solo piano introduces the choral theme in an ornamented version. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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