Ernest Bloch: Poems of the Sea, Voice in the Wilderness, and Violin Concerto CD— Matthias Wollong, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408670711
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 67 071
• Release Year: 2004
• Duration: Approximately 75 minutes and 16 seconds

• Performers:

  Conductors: Fabrice Bollon (tracks 1-3, 7-12), Vladimir Jurowski (tracks 4-6)
  • Matthias Wollong (Violin, tracks 4-6)
  • Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt (Cello, tracks 7-12)
  • Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
• Production: Deutschlandradio Berlin and Rundfunk-Orchester und Chöre GmbH Berlin
• Design: so.wie?sol, Köln
• Photography: Klaus Schidniogrotzki
• Made in: Germany

Overview

This Capriccio release features three significant orchestral works by the distinguished Swiss-American composer Ernest Bloch (1880–1959), celebrated for his deeply expressive and richly textured music. The album includes the evocative symphonic poem Poems of the Sea (12:36), Bloch’s expansive Violin Concerto (35:20) performed by Matthias Wollong with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin under Vladimir Jurowski’s direction, and the powerful Voice in the Wilderness (27:01) with cello obligato, featuring Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt and conducted by Fabrice Bollon.

Recorded with meticulous care by Deutschlandradio Kultur, this collection offers an immersive journey into Bloch’s unique musical voice—melding profound lyricism, spiritual depth, and vibrant orchestration.

Product Features

• Works Included:

  Orchestra: Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
  • Poems of the Sea (Symphonic Poem) – approx. 12:36
  • Violin Concerto – approx. 35:20, featuring Matthias Wollong (violin), conductor Vladimir Jurowski
  • Voice in the Wilderness (Symphonic Poem with cello obligato) – approx. 27:01, featuring Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt (cello), conductor Fabrice Bollon
• Conductors: Vladimir Jurowski, Fabrice Bollon
• Format: High-quality digital recording (DDD) on CD
• Label: Capriccio, catalog number 67 071

Interesting Facts

• Diverse Orchestral Works: This album highlights Bloch’s versatility, from the sweeping imagery of Poems of the Sea to the virtuosic demands of his Violin Concerto and the introspective power of Voice in the Wilderness.
• Acclaimed Soloists: Matthias Wollong and Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt bring exceptional artistry and sensitivity to their solo parts, enhancing the emotional impact of Bloch’s compositions.
• Top-Tier Conductors: Vladimir Jurowski and Fabrice Bollon, both highly respected for their interpretations of 20th-century music, provide dynamic and insightful leadership.
• Broadcast-Quality Recording: Produced as a collaboration with Deutschlandradio Kultur, the album boasts superb sound quality and production values.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number 67 071.

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