Schmidt: Symphony No. 3 / Hindemith Concerto for Orchestra

Franz Schmidt (Composer), Paul Hindemith (Composer), Neem Jarvi (Conductor), Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Neem Jarvi
• Composer: Franz Schmidt, Paul Hindemith
• Audio CD (October 28, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chandos
• ASIN: B000000AO6
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,703 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Symphony No. 3 In A Major: I Allegro molto moderato

2. Symphony No. 3 In A Major: II Adagio

3. Symphony No. 3 In A Major: III Scherzo. Allegro vivace

4. Symphony No. 3 In A Major: IV Lento - Allegro vivace

5. Concerto For Orchestra Op. 38: I Mit Kraft, massig schnelle Viertel

6. Concerto For Orchestra Op. 38: II Sehr schnelle Halbe

7. Concerto For Orchestra Op. 38: III Marsch fur Holzblaser. Nicht zu langsame Viertel

8. Concerto For Orchestra Op. 38: IV Basso Ostinato. Schnelle Viertel

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Through a glass darkly, October 14, 2007

By 

Ronan M. Conroy (Dublin Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schmidt: Symphony No. 3 / Hindemith Concerto for Orchestra (Audio CD)

Schmidt's third symphony looks back to the world of Schubert and Bruckner (it was originally inspired by the festivities to commemorate Schubert's centenary), but portrayed as recollections of a more innocent age that is gone beyond recall. Schmidt's harmonies constantly shift, causing the music to float eerily - especially in the poignant slow movement. The playing is excellent, and makes a strong case for this neglected symphony - the CD is practially worth owning for the beautiful slow movement alone!

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Above average, April 20, 2001

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"ghills123" (West Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schmidt: Symphony No. 3 / Hindemith Concerto for Orchestra (Audio CD)

While I'm a fan of both composer's on this disk, neither work is terribly exciting. Jarvi and Chicago S.O. do a fine job, but listeners will be happier with other works by these composers. Try Schmidt's Symphony No. 2 (also recorded by Jarvi) or any of the Hindemith recordings made by Herber Blomstedt.