In 1773, Theodor von Schacht was appointed director of the court's music by Prince Carl Anselm and tasked with establishing a high-quality Italian opera ensemble.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Baron Theodor von Schacht followed Joseph Haydn as his musical model in his symphonies, as demonstrated by the works on this recording, while still maintaining his own unique personality.
Historical Context
The Thurn and Taxis orchestra, with its international musicians from Italy, France, Bohemia, and Germany, was considered one of the leading ensembles of its time, comparable to those in Vienna, Mannheim, and Esterháza.
Performer Biography
Gernot Schmalfuss, the conductor, was the solo oboist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra from 1968 to 1979 and received lessons from its chief conductor, Rudolf Kempe.
Performer Biography
The Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) has collaborated with all of the Three Tenors: Luciano Pavarotti, José Carreras, and Plácido Domingo.
Composer Biography
Theodor von Schacht, the composer, began his training as a court page in Regensburg and received early music lessons from Joseph Riepel, Johann Küffner, and Niccolò Jomelli.
Performer Biography
The Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) is unique as the only professional orchestra in Taiwan overseen by a private foundation, and one of few globally managed in this way.
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