Strauss: Wind Concertos

Richard Strauss (Composer), Daniel Barenboim (Conductor, Performer), Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Daniel Barenboim
• Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Composer: Richard Strauss
• Audio CD (April 3, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Teldec
• ASIN: B000059TL6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,896 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Allegro - Dale Clevenger

2. Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Andante - Dale Clevenger

3. Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Allegro - Dale Clevenger

4. Duett-Concertino in F, AV 147: Allegro Moderato - Andante - Larry Combs/David McGill

5. Duett-Concertino in F, AV 147: Rondo: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Larry Combs/David McGill

6. Con in D, AV 144: Allegro Moderato - Alex Klein

7. Con in D, AV 144: Andante - Alex Klein

8. Con in D, AV 144: Vivace - Alex Klein D

9. Andante in C, AV 86A - Dale Clevenger/Daniel Barenboim

10. Stimmungsbilder, Op.9: No.2 in A flat: An Einsamer Quelle - Daniel Barenboim

11. Stimmungsbilder, Op.9: No.4 in B: Traumerei - Daniel Barenboim

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing solo talent, August 16, 2001

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philistine (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews

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I originally bought this CD simply for Alex Klein's version of the Strauss Oboe concerto, but found everything else to also be superb. Klein's performance is the best that is out there. His sound is absoultely gorgeous and unparalled by anyone. Matching this sound with his technical mastery, smooth and singing phrases, as well as full dynamic range makes him simply the best oboist around. His interpretation of Strauss's concerto is absolutely breath-taking. I can listen to it over and over again.

The Horn concerto is brilliantly done by Clevenger. His sound rings brilliantly true with the spirit of the instrument. A radiant interpretation of this jubilant concerto.

Combs, McGill, and Barenboim also do excellent work on this CD; however these are the pieces that I listen to less. Nonetheless, their talent shines through and make for stunning performances.

This CD is a prime example of the wealth of talent that the CSO has. Truly a must own CD.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Concerto Masterpiece!, March 30, 2002

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From the opening Horn Concerto, this Straussian rendering of his wind compositions is simply put, exhilirating listening! I can't get enough of hearing it, and I propose that likely many of you music conisseurs will as well. Recorded by members of the famed Chicago Symphony, it is very well done.

This collection features five compositions, his Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major and a second horn piece, this a Andante for Horn and Piano. As Strauss' father was a renown horn player himself and young Richard was made to accompany him at home much on the piano, that these pieces were of special import to him.
Dale Clevenger provides the solo work here, done with richness of tone and gusto in phrasing. I become enchanted more with the Horn Concerto with each listening. A great opener to this strong CD.

Next comes my favorite piece, even though I am partial to oboe numbers. This delightful Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon is magnificently rendered by Larry Combs and David McGill. It bubbles and percolates with brilliant exhanges between the two instruments. Seductive and subtle, with magnificent light string accompanyment, this truly has become my favorite piece.

The Oboe Concerto was inspired by a visiting American oboeist, John deLancie. Amazingly, deLancie of the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Orchestras, only played this piece once, at Interlochen, Michigan with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. It is demanding for the oboeist, requiring 57 solid measures without rest. Strauss reputedly recommended a mechanical breathing device for this, however, contemporary oboeists insist on overcoming the breathing issue with circular breathing. Here Alex Klein proves his rating as one of tops in the world with a brilliant sinuous and lovely expression. The gentle Adante finish with its subdivision of beats results in a brilliant finish.

A lover and collector of such Concertos, I am delighted to have discovered this one which has captivated my listening and will yours.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!, September 15, 2004

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David Lee "duffyl18" (Canada) - See all my reviews

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This is a recording worth listening to over and over again. The peerless playing of these CSO principals as well as the excellent conducting from Barenboim make this CD the best there is in this repetoire. The Oboist Mr. Klein is sadly no longer playing much anymore due to a rare case of focal dystonia...he is an incredible musician and this performance of the Oboe Concerto is absolutely flawless with superb range in the bass register as well.