Jadassohn Orchestral Works CD

To have been a composer in late 19th century Germany must have been a mixed blessing. The pantheon of greats featured the refined Brahms, the revolutionary Wagner, and the romantic Reinecke. This left little room, therefore, for composers of less renown, especially those whom the musical and political establishment would have chosen to keep out of the limelight. Salomon Jadassohn found little support for his work as a composer. Although Jadassohn was a distinguished teacher and wrote several important books on composition and music theory, he considered himself primarily a composer. He was acknowledged to be a master of counterpoint and harmony, but he was also a gifted melodist in the tradition of Mendelssohn. His works show too the influence of Wagner and Liszt, whose music deeply impressed him. This double release includes Jadassohn's Symphony No. 1, a light and attractive work, four Serenades, which are equally as charming, and a Piano Concerto.

1. I. Allegro Con Brio - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 2. II. Scherzo - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 3. III. Largo E Mesto - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 4. IV. Finale - Allegro Molto E Vivace - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 5. I. Intrata - Allegro Di Marelo - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 6. II. Notturno - Andante Sostenuto - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 7. III. Menuetto - Allegro Energico - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 8. IV. Finale - Tarantella - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 9. I. Intrada E Notturno 10. II. Menuetto 11. III. Finale 12. I. Introduzione 13. II. Cavatina Ed Intermezzo 14. III. Scherzo 15. IV. Finale 16. I. Introduzione - Tempo Moderato 17. II. Menuetto 18. III. Adagietto 19. IV. Intermezzo - Allegretto Scherzando Un Poco Vivo 20. V. Finale - Molto Allegro E Con Brio 21. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 89 - Valentina Seferinova/Karelia State Symphony Orchestra