Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C Major "The Great" - Křenek: Static and Ecstatic
10/2/2020, 14 Tracks, 1:17:02
Featuring
Franz Welser-Möst
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Schubert
Ernst Krenek
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Historical Context
The Cleveland Orchestra was founded amidst the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, with its first concert taking place in December of that year after public performance bans were lifted.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at Severance Hall in March 2020, under unusual circumstances, with only a few dozen invited guests in the hall due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
Performer Biography
Franz Welser-Möst, the conductor, is the longest-serving musical leader in The Cleveland Orchestra's history, with his partnership extended to 2027.
Critical Reception
The New York Times has called The Cleveland Orchestra, under Franz Welser-Möst's direction, 'America's most brilliant orchestra' for its virtuosity, elegance, and cohesion.
Interpretation
The album pairs Franz Schubert's 'Great' C-major Symphony with Ernst Křenek's modern work 'Static and Ecstatic,' a combination that was not originally planned but came together unexpectedly during the crisis of 2020.
Album & Artwork
This album is the second release from The Cleveland Orchestra's own recording label, which was launched in 2020 with an inaugural three-disc album titled 'A New Century.'
