Johann Strauss: Aschenbrödel [Import]

Johann II [Junior] Strauss (Composer), Richard Bonynge (Conductor), National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Richard Bonynge
• Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss
• Audio CD (May 31, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Decca Import
• ASIN: B000068QRU
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,934 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cinderella - Vorspiel

2. Cinderella - Act I

3. Cinderella - Act Ii

4. Cinderella - Act Iii, Part 1

5. Cinderella - Act Iii, Part 2

6. Ballet Music From Ritter Pasman

7. Le Beau Danube

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strauss Ceases to Entertain, September 8, 2007

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T. Schmalz (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Johann Strauss: Aschenbrödel (Audio CD)

I have to say, that before browsing Amazon.com, I had never heard of Johann Strauss II's attempts to write a ballet. I have recordings the the 1987, 2003, '04, '06, '07, '08, and '09 New Year's Concerts live from Vienna as well as a rare recording by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I purchased "Aschenbrodel" for $11.45 on Amazon and couldn't wait for its arival!

The music itself is typical Strauss; full of wit, vitality and irresistable melodies. I find his music to be most enjoyable and this ballet is just as memorable as his most famous waltzes.

The sound is near perfect! Honestly, it is as you are sitting in the concert hall. Richard Bonynge is noted for his interpretation and recordings of ballets, some of them unheard of. This performance with the National Philharmonic Orchestra of London is absolutely no exception.

I cannot complain about this recording whatsoever. The music if simply fantastic, the recorded sound is top-notch and Bonynge's interpretation is flawless, as expected. Well worth your money!

4.0 out of 5 stars Bonynge at it again!, February 14, 2010

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This review is from: Johann Strauss: Aschenbrödel (Audio CD)

Bonynge has become in the course of the years an authority in ballet music he has gone digging all over with sensational results.
You must have his double cd packs with Overtures and Ballet of the 19th century and also Handel Overtures-Overtures of the 18th Century and finally the 10cd box set Fete du Ballet, this to limit your quest for the discoveries only that is. Otherwise go for the Ballet Masterpieces (35cd) where you get the more "official" efforts so to say. To stay on this work, I like it even if I find Bonynge more in tune with the french music he has been revealing us for the past 40 years, nevertheless glad I bought it.

5.0 out of 5 stars ASCHENBRODEL Johann Strauss, October 2, 2008

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Barbara Dunstan "Bookworm" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johann Strauss: Aschenbrödel (Audio CD)

This CD is an absolute delight. Rich and full as only Bonynge can make an orchestra sound. Strauss with a plus. His only ballet, finished after his death with bits from his other works woven into the unfinished bits.
If you like Strauss, you will love this CD. Definitely my favourite, and a joy to get on CD as I only had it on vinyl, which doesn't get much airing these days.
I would highly recommend this rare recording.
Barbara D