Discography
Ernst Boehe (1880-1938) |
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Symphonic Poems Vol. 1 Tragische Ouvertüre op. 10 Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz ClassicsToday.com 10/02: "Here's a composer who really knows what he's doing. A find!" American Record Guide 3/03: "As usual with cpo, the recording is first rate and the notes are thorough." |
cpo 999 875-2 (DDD, 01/02) | |
Symphonic Poems Vol. 2 Taormina, Symphonischer Epilog zu einer Tragödie op. 11 klassik-heute.com 4/2005: "Music that is superbly elaborated, easy to grasp, and fires the imagination." |
Staatsphil- harmonie Rheinl cpo 999 908-2 (DDD,03) and-Pfalz |
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Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) |
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Orchestral Works Lustspiel Ouvertüreop.38;Tanzwalzerop.53 NDR-Sinfonieorchester Classic CD 12/93: "Fascinating music." Frankfurter Rundschau: "Exemplary performances." |
cpo 999 161-2 (DDD,92) | |
Benjamin Frankel (1906-1973) |
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The Battle of the Bulge Queensland Symphony Orchestra International Record Music Review 10/2000: "With recorded sound of range and impact, and detailed synoptic and contextual notes from E.D. Kennaway, the overall package does Frankel's music proud." Soundtrack-Express 03.07.2000: "Highly recommended in every respect." Cannes Classical Award 2002! |
cpo 999 696-2 (DDD,98/99) | |
Music for the Movies:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Werner Andreas Albert
Klassik-heute.com 3/2002: "After its phenomenal recording of the soundtrack of The Battle of the Bulge, cpo now turns to other aspects of Frankel the film composer. Frankel's depressing character studies of impressive psychological intensity are also highly personal documents of his creative art. With these interpreters this music is in proven and optimal hands." |
cpo 999 809-2 (DDD,00) | |
Complete Symphonies Queensland Symphony Orchestra FonoForum 9/02: "The label cpo performs a valuable service by presenting for discussion the composer Frankel's main works in a very ambitious edition and with clearly and enthusiastically interpreted recordings." |
cpo 999 661-2 (4 CDs,DDD, 93-98) Boxed Set |
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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra op. 24 Ulf Hoelscher, Violin; Brett Dean, Viola; Stephen Emmerson, Piano; Alan Smith, Violin; David Lale, Violoncello; Queensland Symphony Orchestra Gramophone 4/98: "If you still haven't tried Frankel's music this coupling is an ideal introduction to him." |
cpo 999 422-2 (DDD,96/97) | |
Hermann Goetz (1840-1876) |
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Symphony op. 9; Violin Concerto op. 22; Overture "Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung" Gottfried Schneider, Radio-Philharmonie Hannover
des NDR Fanfare 3/94: "The violin concerto is a work of passion and beauty and would enrich the portfolio of Mutter, Chung, Kremer, or Beel." American Record Guide: "If you like Brahms you'll feel right at home with Goetz, and I can't imagine a better introduction than this new disc. |
cpo 999 076-2 (DDD,92) | |
Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2 Volker Ban?eld, Piano NDR RADIOPHILHARMONIE Fanfare 10/95: "A release that Goetz aficionados cannot do without." |
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Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) |
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Orchestral Works Vol. 1 NMZ 10/93: "The three Australian cpo 999 098-2 (DDD,93)orchestras meet the challenge with the intensity of their string sound, splendor and brilliant suppleness of the brass instruments, and concertante brio of the woodwinds, even in the works composed for American virtuoso ensembles…On the whole an impressive orchestral and conducting achievement." |
Boxed Set 6 CDs cpo 999 248-2 (6 CDs,DDD,87-92) |
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Orchestral Works Vol. 2 American Record Guide 8/2001: "There isn't much competition in many of the pieces, and where there is, Albert holds up all. All these discs come with original notes. Playing and sound are both exceptionally fine." |
Boxed Set 5CDs. cpo 999 783-2 (5 CDs,DDD, 89, 92-95) |
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Orchestral Works Vol. 3
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Boxed Set 4 CDs. cpo 999 784-2 (4 CDs,DDD,87-92) |
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Complete Cello Concertos David Geringas, Violoncello stereoplay 10/97: "Geringas plunges into the sumptuous and standof?sh with gusto. Important addition to the repertoire." Fanfare 12/97: "This disc is urgently recommended to everyone. |
cpo 999 375-2 (DDD,95) | |
Viola Concertos Kammermusik Nr. 5 op. 36/4 Brett Dean, Viola American Record Guide 6/2000: "The recorded sound is very good, and the Orchestra plays beautifully and also thanks to Dean. If you have any interest in Hindemith's viola music, this disc is the one to get." |
cpo 999 492-2 (DDD,97) | |
Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) |
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Orchestral Works 1-4 Steven de Groote, Piano BBC Music Magazine 5/98: "These discs were traiblazers when first released." |
cpo 999 150-2 (4 CDs, ADD/DDD, 85-91) | |
Ludolf Nielsen (1876-1939) |
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Lackschmi, Complete Ballet Queensland Symphony Orchestra |
cpo 777 072-2 (DDD, 04) | |
Hans Pftzner (1869-1949) |
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Symphonies op. 44 & op. 46 Solhaug-Vorspiele I-III Bamberger Symphoniker Fanfare 7/91: "The Kleine Sinfonie of 1939 is one of Pftzner's most beautyful creations …The Feast of Solhaug is an Ibsen fairy-tale play …this is absolutely irresistible stuff." |
cpo 999 080-2 (DDD, 89/90) | |
Symphony op. 36a; Fantasie op. 56 Bamberger Symphoniker Frankfurter Rundschau 20.2.93: "Brooding, melancholy music (the symphony) of brittle cantability ancpo 999 136-2 (DDD,90/91)d, at times, of bizarre humor. Played with cultivation and appealing matter-of-factness." Diapason 6/93: "Cette interprétation très structurée est le meilleur moyen de faire connaissance avec une par- tition dif?cile mais d'une inspiration bien personnelle." |
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Cello Concertos David Geringas, Bamberger Symphoniker Musikmarkt 1.4.94: "This production elicits an enthusiastic listener response, right from the very ?rst note. Only one question remains: What in the world has kept cellists, orchestras, and conductors from delving into these concertos?" "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik 1/1994" |
cpo 999 135-2 (DDD, 92) | |
Violin Concerto op. 34; Saschko Gawriloff, Julius Berger Fanfare 7/91: "Yet there is a dark beauty to it all, and the violin line rises out of it to many lyrical ?ights; the ?nale becomes almost Straussian in its bold orchestration. The recording surpasses its only predecessor in every respect. Saschko Gawriloff plays elegantly and passionately." |
cpo 999 079-2 (DDD, 89/90) | |
Joachim Raff (1822-1882) |
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Symphonies 8-11 "Four Seasons" Philharmonia Hungarica Yorkshire Post 16.12.2004: "Highly recommended." FonoForum 10/2004: "The orchestra's dazzling disposition and joy of performance and W. A. Albert's attention to clear contours make this CD a first choice." |
cpo 999 536-2 (2CDs, DDD,92-94) | |
Symphony No 7 op. 201 In den Alpen Philharmonia Hungarica American Record Guide 12/2004: "I'd recommend you buy this 7 now and consider the overture a nice bonus." Manchester Evening News 21.01.2005: "Raff's so-civilised nature music hasconsiderable attraction, especially when played as alertly as this." |
cpo 999 289-2 (DDD, 91/92) | |
Max Reger (1873-1916) |
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15 Orchestral Songs by Schubert arranged by Reger Der Erlkönig, Memnon, An den Mond, Gretchen am Spinnrad, Prometheus etc cpo 999 839-2 (DDD,98/00) Camilla Nylund, Soprano; Fanfare 9/98: "You can enjoy this disc simply as a first-class recital of some wonderful Schubert songs. |
cpo 999 510-2 (DDD,97) | |
Miklós Rózsa (1907-1995) |
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Sinfonia concertante op. 29; András Agoston, Violin The Guardian 10.06.2005: "W. A. Albert is the exemplary conductor, Agostin and Fenjö the virtuosic soloists." ClassicsToday 7/2005: "Thanks to Albert's convincing advocacy and the Philharmonia Hungarica's powerfully idiomatic playing." |
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Othmar Schoeck (1886-1957) |
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Horn Concerto op. 65; Präludium op. 48; Suite op. 59; Bruno Schneider, Horn Neue Zürcher Zeitung: "Outstanding strings, homogeneous and transparent instrumentation. Nostalgia and mourning for the irretrievably lost poetry of the romantic era come to expression here, along with a carefree contrasting attitude." |
cpo 999 337-2 (DDD, 95) | Elegie op. 36 Andreas Schmidt, Baritone
Gramophone 8/98: "Andreas Schmidt's outstanding performance of this extraordinary - and very beautiful - work should help to introduce this subtle composer to a wider public. I cannot recommend it too strongly." |
cpo 999 472-2 (DDD, 97) |
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) |
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15 Orchestral Songs arranged by Max Reger Camilla Nylund, Soprano;Klaus Mertens, Baritone Fanfare 9/98: "The Finnish soprano and the German baritone are highly accomplished artists, and Albert leads with great sensitivity to Reger's subtile watercolors." |
cpo 999 510-2 (DDD, 97) | |
Gordon Sherwood (* 1929) |
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Symphony No 1 Masha Dimitrieva, Piano American Record Guide 8/2004: "Masha Dimitrieva plays superbly; the Orchestra plays with flair and excitement. Cpo's sonics are strong, clear, and natural. This is a wonderful release from beginning to end. Bravo to all concerned! |
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Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) |
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Complete Orchestral Works
Johannes Wohlmacher, Cello Fanfare 9/94: "The First Symphony is heavy, deeply serious in intent, the Second is optimistic and cheerful. The music is unquestionably well made, and Volkmann does some marvelous things with his material." |
cpo 999 151-2 (2 CDs, DDD, 91-93) | |
Siegfried Wagner (1869-1930) |
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Complete Orchestral Works Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz ClassicsToday February 3, 2001: "Werner Andreas Albert plays this music with his typical consistency and commitment, and the sound is very good." |
cpo 999 655-2 (7 CDs, DDD, 94-97) boxed set |
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Scenes & Arias for Mezzo-soprano Iris Vermillion, Mezzo-soprano WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln Werner Andreas Albert Fono Forum 11/2000: "The interpretive one-hundred-percent of Iris Vermillion and Werner Andreas Albert can be heard in every measure." |
cpo 999 651-2 (DDD, 98) | |
Scenes & Arias for Baritone Roman Trekel, Baritone WDR Rundfunkchor Köln (Godfried Ritter) WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln Werner Andreas Albert Opernglas 2/2002: "In Roman Trekel we have a soloist whose accomplishments, not only in Bayreuth, are good reason for the greatest hopes. Werner Andreas Albert is a congenial partner who clearly renders audible the skillful instrumentation." |
cpo 999 684-2 (DDD, 00) | |
Scenes & Arias for Soprano Dagmar Schellenberger, Soprano Orpheus 11/2002: "The soprano Dagmar Schellenberger's voice, with its brightenings and fine leading, is simply ideal for this métier." |
cpo 999 794-2 (DDD, 00) |
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Die heilige Linde, Opera in three acts Dagmar Schellenberger, John Wegener, klassik-heute.com 10/2003: "A music of undisputed quality maintained very nuancedly, transparently and imaginatively, above all in the orchestra part." |
cpo 999 844-2 (2 CDs, DDD,01) |
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Richard Wetz (1875-1935) |
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| Symphony No 2
Kleist Overture op. 16 Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz Gramophone 9/2000: "The tireless Werner Andreas Albert and his useful Rhineland band perform with great conviction, and their spirited efforts have been captured with impressive amplitude by the recording team." |
cpo 999 695-2 (DDD, 99) | |
Symphony No 3 Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz ClassicsToday December 18, 2001: "You'll find much to enjoy in this authoritatively paced, well-played, richly recorded, genuine "sleeper" of a symphony. Listen to it with respect. It really grows on you." |
cpo 999 818-2 (DDD, 01) | |
Violin Concerto op. 57 Ulf Wallin, Violin klassik-heute.com 12/2004: "What a work! From its very first note the Violin Concerto completely enthralls the listener. Ulf Wallin takes on this gigantic concerto with technical sovereignty, with great devotion and immense stamina." |
cpo 999 933-2 (DDD, 03) | |
Forthcoming: |
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Summer 2006: |
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Hermann Bischoff (1868-1936) Symphony No 1 Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz Werner Andreas Albert
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cpo 777 111-2 (DDD, 04) | |
Autumn/Winter 2006: |
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Siegfried Wagner (1869-1930) Rainulf und Adelasia, Opera in three acts Elisabeth M. Wachutka, Regina Klepper, Andrea Lang, Margarete Joswig, Hana Minutillo, Frank van Aken, Thomas W. Kuckler, Roman Trekel, Florian Prey, Franz Hawlata Stuttgarter Choristen |
cpo 777 017-2 (3 CDs, Live,DDD, 03) | |
Selected non-CPO recordings |
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George MacfarrenQueensland Philharmonic Orchestra Symphonies 4 und 7 (1 CD) Queensland Symphony Orchestra Sinfonie (1 CD) |
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Russische Hornkonzerte Bamberger Symphoniker Fagott Konzerte |
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(Gliere, Glasunov, Shebalin) Solistin Marie Luise Neuendecker (1 CD) Sinfonieorchester des Westdeutschen Rundfunks, Köln Solist Dag Jensen (1 CD) |
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Mozart, Hummel, Jolivet, Françaix Romantische Oboenkonzerte (Kalliwoda, Rietz, Molique, Bellini, Hummel) Solistin Diana Doherty (1 CD) |
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