Tag: Westdeutsche Sinfonia
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
Dirk Joeres’ Beethoven recordings for Musical Concepts have all received strong critical acclaim. This newest release in the series couples the first two symphonies performed with Haydnesque humor and the characterful approach that has become the conductor’s trademark. “Two performances of masterpieces: marvellous orchestral playing and a carefree feeling to the music-making… playing is highly…
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 – Joeres
When the Westdeutsche Sinfonia undertook their first big tour in 1987 the critics were unanimous: “A top class orchestra, immediately making a name for itself with discipline and virtuosity – an elite orchestra.” (Rheinische Post). The foundation of the Orchestra is based on an original concept: leading musicians from eight major orchestras in the western…
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Bizet: Symphony in C; Carmen Suites 1 & 2; Jeux d’Enfants
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Brahms: Serenades 1 & 2
Brahms’s early orchestral serenades have one foot planted in the circle of Robert Schumann, the other in the classical tradition of Mozart and Haydn. But they also contain more than a hint of the grandeur that would emerge in orchestral works to come not merely the symphonies, but the choral music with orchestra, particularly the…
