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Marschner (1795-1861)

Description:

Heinrich Marschner, one of the most famous composers of German opera, was the link between Weber and Wagner. In 1833, his masterpiece "Hans Heiling" was premiered in Berlin. Although his works are rarely heard today, his brilliant orchestrations, highly romantic melodies, and clever use of the Sprechgesang were a major influence on the next generation of composers, including Wagner. NAXOS has begun a series of overtures and stage music by Marschner, the first collection focusing on music from "Ella the Beautiful" and "Ali Baba," both of which are based on tales of ghosts and thieves. The first collection focuses on music from "The Beautiful Ella" and "Ali Baba," both of which are based on stories of ghosts and thieves. The music is performed by Dario Salvi and the Czech Chamber Orchestra Pardovice, who are well-known for their recordings of overtures by Aubert and Maierbeer. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Der Kyffhauser Berg (The Kyffhauser Hill)~Overture
2.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Overture
3.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Act II: Entr'acte
4.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Act II: Ballet
5.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Act III: Entr'acte
6.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Act IV: Entr'acte
7.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Act IV: Marsch der Krieger und Madchen (March of the Warriors and Maidens)
8.Schon Ella (Beautiful Ella) (excerpts)~Act V: Entr'acte
9.Ali Baba, oder Die vierzig Rauber (Ali Baba, or The Forty Thieves) (excerpts)~Overture
10.Ali Baba, oder Die vierzig Rauber (Ali Baba, or The Forty Thieves) (excerpts)~Act II: Melodrama
11.Ali Baba, oder Die vierzig Rauber (Ali Baba, or The Forty Thieves) (excerpts)~Act II: Schluss (Ending)
12.Ali Baba, oder Die vierzig Rauber (Ali Baba, or The Forty Thieves) (excerpts)~Act III: Ballet
13.Ali Baba, oder Die vierzig Rauber (Ali Baba, or The Forty Thieves) (excerpts)~Act III: Schluss (Ending)
14.Der Holzdieb (The Wood Thief)~Overture
15.Die Wiener in Berlin (The Viennese in Berlin)~Overture