Die Zauberharfe, D. 644 (Arr. B. Newbould for Orchestra)
4/8/2022, 10 Tracks, 43:28
Featuring
Michael Lessky
Junge Philharmonie Wien
Franz Schubert
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Composition History
Brian Newbould adapted Schubert's opera, The Magic Harp, into a suite not to 'save an unsalvageable opera' but to highlight a significant step in Schubert's creative self-discovery.
Performer Biography
The Junge Philharmonie Wien is an Austrian youth orchestra for talented musicians aged 17 to 27, performing professionally for almost 25 years.
Performer Biography
Michael Lessky, the conductor, trained in Vienna and studied with Claudio Abbado, a renowned Italian conductor.
Compositional Technique
Schubert's opera, The Magic Harp, uses leitmotifs and even features the 'magical' Tristan chord, anticipating techniques later associated with Wagner.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of Brian Newbould's adaptation of Schubert's opera, The Magic Harp, as a suite.
Performer Biography
Michael Lessky, the conductor, founded the Junge Philharmonie Wien in 1997 and has toured with them internationally.
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