Mahler, R. Schumann, Sinopoli & Others: Orchestral Works (Live)

Featuring

Giuseppe Sinopoli
Sylvain Cambreling
Peter Bruns
Peter Ruzicka
Juliane Banse
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

Carl Maria von Weber
Richard Strauss
Richard Wagner
Franz Liszt
Robert Schumann
Gustav Mahler
Miscellaneous

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Historical Context

Richard Wagner, the composer of the Overture to Rienzi on this album, called the Staatskapelle Dresden his 'miraculous harp'.

Historical Context

Nine of Richard Strauss's operas, including 'Salome', 'Elektra', and 'Der Rosenkavalier', were premiered in Dresden by the Staatskapelle Dresden.

Historical Context

The Staatskapelle Dresden, the orchestra on this album, was founded in 1548 by Prince Elector Moritz von Sachsen, making it one of the oldest orchestras in the world.

Performer Biography

Giuseppe Sinopoli, the conductor on this album, initially studied music, medicine, and archaeology, and qualified as a medical doctor before training as a conductor.

Historical Context

Richard Strauss, whose works 'Ein Heldenleben' and 'Tod und Verklärung' are featured on this album, had a close connection with the Staatskapelle Dresden for over sixty years.

Performer Biography

Giuseppe Sinopoli, the conductor, was principal conductor of the Dresden Staatskapelle from 1992 to 2001.

Cultural Impact

In 2007, the Staatskapelle Dresden became the first orchestra to receive the 'European Prize for the Preservation of the World's Musical Heritage' in Brussels.