Best Of Weber

Carl Maria von Weber (Composer), Antal Dorati (Conductor), Charles Mackerras (Conductor), Colin Davis (Conductor), Wilfried Boettcher (Conductor), Kurt Sanderling (Conductor), Berlin Philharmonic Octet (Performer), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Orchestra), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), New Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra), Dresden Staatskapelle (Orchestra), Nikita Magaloff (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Berlin Philharmonic Octet, Nikita Magaloff
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Dresden Staatskapelle
• Conductor: Antal Dorati, Charles Mackerras, Colin Davis, Wilfried Boettcher, Kurt Sanderling
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber
• Audio CD (June 15, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000J9H3
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,972 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #80 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Reeds & Winds > Clarinet

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Overture 'Der Freischutz'

2. Overture 'Oberon'

3. Overture 'Euryanthe'

4. Aufforderung zum Tanz, Op. 65: Invitation To The Dance

5. Konzerstuck In F minor, Op. 79

6. Symphony No. 1 In C, Op.19: 1. Allegro con fuoco

7. Symphony No. 1 In C, Op.19: 2. Andante

8. Symphony No. 1 In C, Op.19: 3. Scherzo. Presto

9. Symphony No. 1 In C, Op.19: 4. Finale. Presto

Disc: 2

1. Overture 'Abu Hassan'

2. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 73: 1. Allegro

3. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 73: 2. Adagio ma non troppo

4. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 73: 3. Rondo. Allegretto

5. Clarinet Concerto No. 2 In E Flat, Op. 74: 1. Allegro

6. Clarinet Concerto No. 2 In E Flat, Op. 74: 2. Romanza. Andante

7. Clarinet Concerto No. 2 In E Flat, Op. 74: 3. Alla Polacca

8. Clarinet Quintet In B Flat, Op. 34: 1. Allegro

9. Clarinet Quintet In B Flat, Op. 34: 2. Fantasia. Adagio non troppo

10. Clarinet Quintet In B Flat, Op. 34: 3. Menuetto. Caoricio presto

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Weber: And Not Andrew Lloyd Webber!, September 23, 2005

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Rudy Avila "Saint Seiya" (Lennox, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Of Weber (Audio CD)

Carl Maria Von Weber would himself enjoy this collection of his most famous and brilliant compositions. Released on the Phillips label, this 2 disc cd contains music of a composer who was largely considered to be the first composer of German Romantic opera in the 19th century which would quickly become the vogue of influential composers such as the young Richard Wagner. Von Weber (pronounced "Von-Vay-bur") lived and composed at the time of Beethoven, though the two probably never crossed paths and Von Weber outlived Beethoven by a couple of years. The post-classical, early Romantic style of music which was prevalent at the time is clearly stamped into this beautiful music. This cd is the best introduction to his music and if you're already a fan, it is a supremely delightful collection.

The disc begins with three overtures to Weber's Romantic operas, which were trend-setters at the time: his most famous work, Die Freischutz, Oberon and Euryanthe. These energetic and musically perfected overtures are conducted by the remarkable conductor, Antal Dorati and his Concertgebuow Orchestra of Amsterdam. Invitation to the Dance, one of Weber's popular piece, is conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras and the London Symphony Orchestra. Nikit Magaloff is the solo pianist in the Konzert in F with Sir Colin Davis conducting. This is a truly breathtaking piano concerto one unlike I've ever heard. It is not quite Beethovenesque, nor Mozartian, but it is compelling and maintains a very elegant charm all the way. His First Symphony is on here, and sounds excellent. Also here is the rare opera Abu Hasan Overture as well as music Weber wrote for Clarinet. All in all this is a fine collection of his most beautiful and popular music.

19 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed Clarinet Student, February 3, 2000

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Ian Witherby (Florida, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Of Weber (Audio CD)

I recently played the Weber Concerto 1 in a competition and bought the recording to help me with it. Weber is an incredible composer and I have found this CD to be inspiring and entertaining! It's a great set.