Rheinberger: Sonata for violin & cello Op149; Sonatas for organ No3

On this CD:

1. Duo Brillant for violin & cello, Op. 12
Composed by Friedrich Hermann

2. Sonatas (20) for organ, No 3 in G, Op 88
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Michael Hartmann

3. Sonata for violin, cello & organ in C, Op 149
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Michael Hartmann

Tracks:

Panis Angelicus
Chanson De Matin
Salut D'Amour
Jackie's Song
Reverie
Air On A G String
Meditation from Thais
Japanese Traditional: Sakura, Sakura
Ave Maria
String Quartet No.2: Nocturne
Melodie Op. 20 No.1
Nocturne, Op.9 No.2
Cello Concerto In B Flat: Adagio
Organ Sonata No.11 In D Minor, Op. 148: Cantilena
Kol Nidrei, Op.47

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The best recording of these two concertos!

Rheinberger: Organ Concertos, etc.

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Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony No.3 "Organ"/Phaéton

ASIN: B00000JP9N
Release Date: 1999-12-13

Customer Reviews:

The best recording of these two concertos!.......2002-04-09

I have collected recordings of the two Rheinberger organ concerti ever since E. Power Biggs made his landmark debut recording of both works back in 1972, which, sadly, was never released on compact disc. There are currently four versions of the concerti available on compact disc. This is the newest, released in 1999, and, in my opinion, it is the best.

The performances are very musical with lots of tempo rubato, very characteristic of late 19th century style and very appropriate to these works. The organ is a huge, colorful historic instrument that is recorded front and center and balanced beautifully with the orchestra. It is listed as a chamber orchestra, but the sound is full and rich with just enough resonance. I have never heard more compelling interpretations of these two concerti, and I was in love with the Biggs version for almost thirty years.

The suite is interesting and well played, but lacks the inspiration so abundant in the concerti.

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A Really Nice Set..........2004-12-25

This is a 6 CD double-box set on a nice German label. I'm amazed it's still offered: this is the kind of set which quickly goes out of print. Get it while you still can.

It features Rheinberger's string quartets, piano trios, and of course the nonet. Performances are good; sound good. If you don't know who Rheinberger was, you can find him in the Grove Dictionary.

Meditation: Classical Relaxation (Box Set)

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Meditation: Classical Relaxation (Box Set)

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Swan Lake: Scene
Eine kliene Nachtmusik: Romance
Nocturne: Nocturne In B Major, Op. 9 No. 3
Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus - Schubert
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Notturno - Bach
Symphony No. 35 'Haffner': Andante
Carmen Suite No. 1: Intermezzo - Schubert
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, D 960: Andante sostenuto
Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major: Andante
Piano Concerto No. 2: Larghetto - Adam Harasiewicz

Tracks:

Impromptu: In G Flat Minor
Evening Song
Serenade No. 1: Adagio non troppo
The Merry Peasant
Flute Quartet: In G Flat Minor
Symphony No. 7: Allegretto
Cradle Song
Theme And Variations: From Quartet In G Major
The Seasons: June - Barcarolle
Symphony No. 36 Linz: Poco adagio

Tracks:

Prelude In C Minor
Piano Concerto In A Minor: Adagio
Flute Concerto No. 2: Adagio non troppo
Andante
Impromtu In B Flat Major
Symphony No. 5: Clair de lune
Divertimento In D K251: Andantino - Salzburg Mozarteum Camerata Academia
Caro mio ben - Budapest Strings
Piano Concerto No. 9 Jeunehomme: Andante - Daniel Gerard
Theme And Variations - Andreas Juffinger

Tracks:

The Sleeping Beauty: Panorama
Waltz: Op. 39 No. 15
Flute Concerto In G Minor: Adante
Impromptu: In A Flat
Adagio
Symphony No. 3: Allegretto
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Andante
Piano Sonata No. 3: Largo
Suite No. 1: Intermezzo
Piano Concerto No. 3: Largo

Tracks:

La Traviata: Prelude Act I
Kinderscenen: Foreign Countries and People
Chanson Triste
Symphony No. 5: Andante
La Campanella
Flute Concerto in B Flat: Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 2: Funeral March
Symphony No. 94 Surprise: Andante
Concerto for Flute and Harp: Andantino
Symphony No. 6 Pathetique: Adagio lamentoso

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Romantic Music for Horn & Piano

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ASIN: B00003GAB2
Release Date: 2000-03-28

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Rheinberger: Chamber Music with Organ

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Release Date: 2001-10-30

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Ste, Op.149: Con Moto - Anke Niessing/Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Ste, Op.149: Adagio - Anke Niessing/Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Ste, Op.149: Sarabande - Anke Niessing/Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Ste, Op.149: Allegro Maestoso - Anke Niessing/Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Sechs Stucke, Op.150: Thema Mit Veranderungen, Op.150,1 - Anke Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Sechs Stucke, Op.150: Abendlied, Op.150, 2 - Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Sechs Stucke, Op.150: Gigue, Op.150, 3 - Anke Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Sechs Stucke, Op.150: Pastorale, Op.150, 4 - Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Sechs Stucke, Op.150: Elegie, Op.150, 5 - Olaf Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs
Sechs Stucke, Op.150: Ov, Op.150,6 - Anke Niessing/Joachim Diedrichs

Rheinberger: Suites for Organ, Violin and Cello

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Wonderful music-making

Rheinberger: Suites for Organ, Violin and Cello

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Release Date: 1996-10-22

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Wonderful music-making.......2002-04-18

The biographical notes in this CD begin by comparing Rheinberger's organ sonatas with Beethoven's piano sonatas. Such a comparison is not unwarranted: despite suffering some neglect in this day and age, Rheinberger was a composer of considerable worth. He had a gift for flowing, 'organic' melody and a knack for harmonic twists that keep the attention focussed. His most exciting moments hark back to the Classical era and to Bach, whilst his quietest writing is among the most deliciously crafted of the Romantic era.

This disc is a particularly good introduction to Rheinberger in that it showcases his work for a little-used yet wonderful combination of instruments. The Suite (Op. 149) takes the conventional piano trio and replaces the piano with organ; coupled with it is a set of Six Pieces for violin and organ (Op. 150). Rheinberger takes full advantage of the expressive capabilities of each instrument, the result being that each has something important to contribute to the musical discourse. Furthermore - although I suspect the sound engineers may have had a helping hand in this - the organ never drowns out the delicate string tones with its richer, fuller tone.

For me, the highlight of the Suite is the second movement - "Theme and Variations" - which features one of those melodies 'that just won't go out of your head'. It is expanded upon with some of the most heartwarming harmonies you will ever hear. For the most part, the organ has an accompanimental role in this work, but in the "Finale" it comes into its own with some sprightly and nimble passages that border on the virtuosic and are echoed by the strings with true 'bravura'. Meanwhile, amongst the Six Pieces, there are even more gems to single out for commendation. The opening "Theme and Variations" are deeply imaginative. "Gigue" features exciting and daring material for the violin and an imitative passage for a solo organ stop that is almost guaranteed to raise a smile. "Elegie" and "Pastorale" are simply lucious, the one being peaceful and soothing whilst the other oozes Romantic warmth. This music may not suit every taste, but it is good music, showing supreme craftsmanship. Best of all, it sounds just right for the unusual combination of instruments - the composer writes for them as if he had always done so, rather than sounding as though he might be experimenting with pitting two-thirds of a chamber group against an instrument not associated in the least with chamber music. Indeed, the music avoids falling into the trap of being 'ecclesiastical' simply because it involves an instrument of church music: these pieces appeal to any frame of mind, whether sacred or secular.

A music-lover once told me that he did not usually enjoy Rheinberger's music, but he remembered one occasion on which someone had played it so well as to make it "worth hearing." The three players on this disc certainly do that. Each has a fine command of his instrument: the violinist Paul Barritt probably has the lion's share of melodies and tricky moments, but he make light work of them all; overall his tone and expressiveness are excellent. Christopher Herrick is one of the leading British organists (as is confirmed by his magnificent recording, also on Hyperion, of Bach's complete organ works) - he gets right to the heart of the music, selecting simple but effective registrations and providing a magical backdrop to the strings. Richard Lester doesn't have as much to do, but his playing is equally worthy of his companions - at some points, he matches Barritt's tone so carefully that it is almost as if the two instruments are one and the same.