Heinrich Sutermeister's "Orchestral Works, Vol. 2" is a captivating journey through the composer's diverse and expressive musical landscape. This album, released on January 6, 2023, under the Toccata Classics label, showcases Sutermeister's mastery of orchestral and vocal arrangements, featuring powerful settings of Boethius and extracts from his renowned operatic version of Romeo and Juliet. The collection also includes moving love letters from historical figures, performed by esteemed vocalists Juliane Banse and Benjamin Bruns, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album presents a rich tapestry of musical themes, from the passionate and dramatic to the tender and introspective. Highlights include the evocative "La chemin de la vérité" and the hauntingly beautiful "L'amour," as well as the dynamic "Capriccio" and the operatic excerpts that highlight Sutermeister's dramatic flair. Conductors such as Bohm, Karajan, and Sawallisch have championed his works, and this volume offers a compelling introduction to his orchestral and vocal compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Sutermeister's work, this album promises a deeply engaging and rewarding listening experience.
2023 Toccata Classics2023 (P) Toccata Classics
Tracks
I. La chemin de la véritéHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
II. Les tentationsHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
III. La violenceHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
IV. L'amourHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
V. La gloireHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
VI. La folie du tempsHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
VII. La consolation de la philosophieHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
VIII. La prièreHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
Ich reise weitHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 1, Der LeidenschaftlicheHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 2, Der NaturphilosophHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 3, Der LiebeswahnsinnigeHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 4, Der Bürger als BrautigamHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 5, Der Bürger als EhemannHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 6, Liebe und TodHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 7, Der KavalierHeinrich Sutermeister, Benjamin Bruns, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 1, Die VerlobungHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 2, Die HochzeitHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 3, Der TodHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 4, Die TrennungHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 5, CapriccioAlbertine von Grün, Heinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
No. 6, Cherubino a cavalloHeinrich Sutermeister, Juliane Banse, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Rainer Held
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