R. Strauss: Symphony No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 12, TrV 126 & Concert Overture in C Minor, TrV 125
2/7/2020, 5 Tracks, 56:20
Featuring
Hermann Bäumer
Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
Richard Strauss
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Performer Biography
The German Radio Philharmonic (DRP) was formed in 2007 by merging the Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Kaiserslautern Radio Orchestra.
Compositional Technique
The Scherzo of the F minor Symphony, though evoking a 'Mendelssohnian' mood, is rhythmically complex and "hugely difficult," reflecting Strauss's unique approach to composition without formal conservatory training.
Compositional Technique
Richard Strauss's F minor Symphony and Concert Overture in C minor, both composed in 1883, share the same instrumentation, reflecting his ambition at 19 years old.
Critical Reception
Hans von Bülow, a significant mentor to Strauss, was skeptical of the Concert Overture in C minor and never conducted it, despite Strauss's later programmatic statements to him.
Performer Biography
Pietari Inkinen, the principal conductor of the German Radio Philharmonic since 2017, focuses on diverse repertoire, including key Classical and Romantic works, new discoveries, contemporary music, and works by Jean Sibelius.
Composition History
In 1883, Richard Strauss abandoned his university studies in Munich and moved to Berlin, during which his compositional focus shifted from chamber music to orchestral works.
Composer Biography
Richard Strauss, at 24, told his mentor Hans von Bülow that he saw limited prospects for stand-alone instrumental music, favoring works with extra-musical content.
