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Release Date: 06/27/2000 Label: Gall (Formerly Gallo) Catalog #: 1030 Spars Code: DDD Composer: Heinrich Schweizer Performer: James Alexander, Zhang Jin Min, Ho Hui Ping, Huang Shao-Jiang, Josef Molnàr, John Van Buskirk Conductor: Bian Zushan, Dmitri Kitayenko, Jorge Rotter, Alexander Rahbari, Bart Folse Orchestra/Ensemble: Zurich Symphony Orchestra, China Broadcasting Orchestra, Berne Symphony Orchestra, South Westphalia Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra
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East meets West, the Renaissance meets the 20th century, and the Swiss alphorn has an opportunity to solo on this unique recording. Swiss-born composer Heinrich Schweitzer is not very well known to most audiences outside his homeland, but judging from what is presented on this recording, he deserves wider recognition. Schweitzer's 'East West Symphony' is the first major work to put both a full Chinese and a full Western orchestra on the same stage. The symphony blends Chinese and Western music in challenging and colorful fashion. For example, the work quotes Chinese folk tunes and Elgar's Violin Concerto before the two orchestras join forces in a grand climax. Another side of Schweitzer's art is displayed in his 'Historical Symphony Suite,' a work which quotes music by famous composers from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Perhaps the most colorful work on the recording is 'Swiss Panorama,' a lovely tone poem featuring the Swiss alphorn. The performances are all formidable, especially the work of the Chinese Broadcasting Orchestra in the 'East West Symphony.' Eclectic music, excellent performances and detailed liner notes makes this a fascinating musical journey. |
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East West Symphony by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Conductor:
Bian Zushan
Orchestra/Ensemble: Zurich Symphony Orchestra, China Broadcasting Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1992 |
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Historical Symphony Suite by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Performer:
James Alexander (Piano)
Conductor: Dmitri Kitayenko Orchestra/Ensemble: Berne Symphony Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1975 |
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Suite for Flute, Bassoon and Piano after themes by Sri Chinmoy by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Performer:
Zhang Jin Min (Bassoon),
Ho Hui Ping (Piano),
Huang Shao-Jiang (Flute)
Period: 20th Century |
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Swiss Panorama by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Performer:
Josef Molnàr (Alphorn)
Conductor: Jorge Rotter Orchestra/Ensemble: South Westphalia Philharmonic Period: 20th Century |
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Five Days in Avignon by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Performer:
John Van Buskirk (Piano)
Period: 20th Century |
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Hadlaub-Symphonic Sketches by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Conductor:
Alexander Rahbari
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Philharmonic Orchestra Period: 20th Century |
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Symphonic Poem Splendor on 4 Singaporean Themes by Heinrich Schweizer | ||||
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Conductor:
Bart Folse
Orchestra/Ensemble: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Period: 20th Century |
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