Schubert’s music for the stage is much less well known than his lieder and symphonies. Although he had one of his first public successes with the Singspiel Die Zwillingsbrüder, most of his works for theatre would remain unperformed for a long time after his death, and are still rarities in the repertoire.
“What wonderful music this is!...The Haydn Sinfonietta Wien plays with virtuosity and unflagging energy, featuring crisp articulation and beautiful ensemble work from each section. This is music that both conductor and orchestra clearly believe in...There is no better way to hear this still little known portion of Schubert’s genius.” --Music Web Internacional, August 2012
“What wonderful music this is!...The Haydn Sinfonietta Wien plays with virtuosity and unflagging energy, featuring crisp articulation and beautiful ensemble work from each section. This is music that both conductor and orchestra clearly believe in...There is no better way to hear this still little known portion of Schubert’s genius.” --Music Web Internacional, August 2012
"The Haydn Sinfonietta Wien has a delightful sound in the classical repertoire: obviously “period” in style, but with warm strings and fruity winds combining to create an appealing timbre that’s far more attractive than the harsh, draconian austerity typical of so many other of today’s ensembles. Manfred Huss has put together a terrific program of Schubert opera overtures…
The range of music that they contain is huge. Check out the stormy opening of Des Teufels Lustschloss…or the evocative horn calls that launch Der vierjährige Posten. Some of the music, such as the overture to Alfonso und Estrella, is relatively well known, but most of it will be completely new, making this disc an ideal way to plug a gap in your Schubert collection while at the same time acquiring some excellent…music by a major classical composer. BIS’s remastered sonics are excellent too. What could be better than that?." --ClassicsToday.com, June 2012
The range of music that they contain is huge. Check out the stormy opening of Des Teufels Lustschloss…or the evocative horn calls that launch Der vierjährige Posten. Some of the music, such as the overture to Alfonso und Estrella, is relatively well known, but most of it will be completely new, making this disc an ideal way to plug a gap in your Schubert collection while at the same time acquiring some excellent…music by a major classical composer. BIS’s remastered sonics are excellent too. What could be better than that?." --ClassicsToday.com, June 2012
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