Gurzenich-Orchester Koln / Roth,Francois-Xavier Strauss: Don Quixote CD

After two memorable recordings devoted to Mahler's Third and Fifth symphonies, Fran?ois-Xavier Roth continues his exploration of the major works premiered by the G?rzenich Orchestra. In the spotlight this time are two of the young Richard Strauss's most brilliant achievements: Till Eulenspiegel and Don Quixote. In the latter, a symphonic poem in the guise of a double concerto, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Tabea Zimmermann form a picaresque duo playing the Knight of the Doleful Countenance and his squire Sancho Panza.

1. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Introduzione. M?ssiges Zeitmass 2. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Thema. M?ig (Don Quixote, Knight of the Doleful Countenance) û Maggiore (Sancho Panza) 3. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation I. Gem?chlich (The adventure with the windmills) 4. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation II. Kriegerisch (The battle with the sheep) 5. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation III. M?iges Zeitma (Dialogue between knight and squire) 6. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation IV. Etwas breiter (The adventure with the pilgrims) 7. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation V. Sehr langsam (The knightÆs vigil) 8. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VI. Schnell (The meeting with Dulcinea) 9. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VII. Ein wenig ruhiger als vorher (The ride through the air) 10. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VIII. Gem?chlich (The voyage in the enchanted boat) 11. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation IX. Schnell und st?rmisch (The contest with the supposed enchanters) 12. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation X. Viel breiter (The duel with the Knight of the White Moon û The defeated Don QuixoteÆs journey home) 13. Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Finale. Sehr ruhig (Death of Don Quixote) 14. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op.28 15. Strauss: Romanze for Cello and Orchestra, TrV.118