Dive into the rich and diverse musical world of Erwin Schulhoff with this comprehensive box set, released on January 18, 2019, by CapriccioNR. This collection showcases Schulhoff's versatility and innovation, spanning symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and solo piano works. The album features his Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5, the Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 43, and the Double Concerto for Flute & Piano, Op. 63, among other notable compositions. Born in Prague into a German-Jewish family, Schulhoff's music reflects a blend of influences, from jazz to classical, and his early works even hint at a flirtation with American jazz. The box set also includes his String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2, as well as solo piano works, offering a panoramic view of his artistic evolution. With a duration of over four hours, this album is a testament to Schulhoff's enduring legacy and his ability to blend various musical styles into a cohesive and compelling body of work.
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Tracks
Symphony No. 2: I. Allegro ma non troppoErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2: II. Andante con motoErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2: III. Scherzo alla Jazz. Allegro assaiErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 2: IV. Finale. Allegro con spiritoErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Suite, Op. 37: I. RagtimeErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Suite, Op. 37: II. Valse BostonErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Suite, Op. 37: III. TangoErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Suite, Op. 37: IV. ShimmyErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Suite, Op. 37: V. StepErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Suite, Op. 37: VI. JazzErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 5: I. Andante ma molto risolutoErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 5: II. AdagioErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 5: III. Allegro con brioErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Symphony No. 5: IV. Allegro con brio - Allegro moderatoErwin Schulhoff, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, James Conlon
Double Concerto for Flute & Piano, Op. 63: I. Allegro moderatoErwin Schulhoff, Jacques Zoon, Frank-Immo Zichner, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Double Concerto for Flute & Piano, Op. 63: II. AndanteErwin Schulhoff, Jacques Zoon, Frank-Immo Zichner, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Double Concerto for Flute & Piano, Op. 63: III. Rondo. Allegro con spiritoErwin Schulhoff, Jacques Zoon, Frank-Immo Zichner, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 43: I. Molto sostenutoErwin Schulhoff, Frank-Immo Zichner, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 43: II. SostenutoErwin Schulhoff, Frank-Immo Zichner, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 43: III. Allegro alla JazzErwin Schulhoff, Frank-Immo Zichner, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Concerto for String Quartet & Wind Ensemble: I. Allegro moderatoErwin Schulhoff, Leipziger Streichquartett, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Concerto for String Quartet & Wind Ensemble: II. LargoErwin Schulhoff, Leipziger Streichquartett, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Concerto for String Quartet & Wind Ensemble: III. Finale. Allegro con brioErwin Schulhoff, Leipziger Streichquartett, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
Rondo a capriccio in G Major, Op. 129 "Rage over a Lost Penny" (Arr. E. Schulhoff for Orchestra)Ludwig van Beethoven, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Roland Kluttig
String Quartet No. 1: I. Presto con fuocoErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 1: II. Allegretto con moto e con malinconia grottescaErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 1: III. Allegro giocoso alla slovaccaErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 1: IV. Andante molto sostenutoErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
5 Pieces for String Quartet: No. 1, Alla valse vienneseErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
5 Pieces for String Quartet: No. 2, Alla serenataErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
5 Pieces for String Quartet: No. 3, Alla czecaErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
5 Pieces for String Quartet: No. 4, Alla tango milongaErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
5 Pieces for String Quartet: No. 5, Alla tarantellaErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 2: I. Allegro agitatoErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 2: II. Tema con variazioni. ModeratoErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 2: III. Allegro gajoErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet No. 2: IV. Finale. Andante quasi introduzioneErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 25: I. Frisch und kräftigErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 25: II. Langsam, getragen und ausdrucksvollErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 25: III. MenuetErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 25: IV. RondoErwin Schulhoff, Petersen Quartet
String Sextet, Op. 45: I. Allegro risolutoErwin Schulhoff, Rainer Johannes Kimstedt, Michael Sanderling, Petersen Quartet
String Sextet, Op. 45: II. Tranquillo. AndanteErwin Schulhoff, Rainer Johannes Kimstedt, Michael Sanderling, Petersen Quartet
String Sextet, Op. 45: III. BurlescaErwin Schulhoff, Rainer Johannes Kimstedt, Michael Sanderling, Petersen Quartet
String Sextet, Op. 45: IV. Molto adagioErwin Schulhoff, Rainer Johannes Kimstedt, Michael Sanderling, Petersen Quartet
Violin Sonata: I. Allegro con fuocoErwin Schulhoff, Conrad Muck
Violin Sonata: II. Andante cantabileErwin Schulhoff, Conrad Muck
Violin Sonata: III. Scherzo. Allegretto graziosoErwin Schulhoff, Conrad Muck
Violin Sonata: IV. Finale. Allegro risolutoErwin Schulhoff, Conrad Muck
Duo for Violin & Cello: I. ModeratoErwin Schulhoff, Conrad Muck, Hans-Jakob Eschenburg
Erwin Schulhoff, born in Prague in 1894, was a pioneering Austro-Czech composer and pianist whose eclectic style and bold experimentation made him a standout figure in early 20th-century music. Schulhoff's compositions spanned a wide range of influences, from Schoenbergian expressionism to Stravinskian neo-classicism, and he was one of the first European composers to integrate jazz into traditional musical forms. His embrace of Dadaism and socialist realism, along with his commitment to communist ideals, reflected his radical artistic vision. Despite his promising career, Schulhoff's life was tragically cut short by the Nazi regime. He was persecuted for his Jewish heritage and died in a concentration camp in 1942. His legacy endures through his innovative and emotionally resonant works, which continue to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of musicians.
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