Theodor von Schacht (1748-1823), a key figure at the Thurn and Taxis court, was appointed director of court music in 1773 and tasked with establishing a first-rate Italian opera ensemble.
Composition History
The Thurn and Taxis court library acquired parts of the music collection of Viennese music-lover Franz Bernhard von Kees, including Haydn symphonies, indicating a strong interest in Haydn's work.
Historical Context
During the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg (1663-1806), "classical music" was the contemporary music of its time, constantly created for a market hungry for new compositions.
Performer Biography
The ESO is one of the few symphony orchestras in the world to have performed with all three of the Three Tenors: Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras, and Plácido Domingo.
Historical Context
The Thurn and Taxis orchestra, with its international membership, was considered one of the leading ensembles of its day, comparable to those in Vienna, Mannheim, and Esterháza.
Performer Biography
The Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) is the only professional orchestra in Taiwan overseen by a private foundation, and one of few globally.
Recording & Production
This album is a significant milestone for classical music in Taiwan, being the first classical album performed by a Taiwanese orchestra, recorded by a Taiwanese sound engineer in Taiwan, co-funded by a European record company and a local Taiwanese orchestra, and released globally.
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