Franz Liszt: Orchestral Works – 4 CD Set

Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1–6, Les Préludes, Dante Symphony, Tasso & More Wiener Symphoniker | Yuri Ahronovitch Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra | Hartmut Haenchen Hungarian State Orchestra | János Ferencsik

Product Information

• UPC: 845221070902
• Catalog Number: C7090
• Format: Digital / CD (DDD)
• Genre: Classical / Orchestral Works
• Composer: Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
• Performers: Wiener Symphoniker, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Hungarian State Orchestra
• Conductors: Yuri Ahronovitch, Hartmut Haenchen, János Ferencsik
• Label: Capriccio
• Country of Manufacture: Austria
• Release Year: 2011
• Number of Discs: 4

Overview

This comprehensive 4-CD set showcases the orchestral brilliance of Franz Liszt, a towering figure in Romantic music, through a collection of his most renowned orchestral pieces. From the fiery and virtuosic Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1–6 to the profound Dante Symphony and evocative tone poems like Les Préludes and Tasso, this collection captures the full expressive range and innovative spirit of Liszt's orchestral output.

Performed by some of Europe’s leading orchestras—the Wiener Symphoniker, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Hungarian State Orchestra—under the direction of distinguished conductors Yuri Ahronovitch, Hartmut Haenchen, and János Ferencsik, the set delivers both technical excellence and emotional depth.

Listeners will experience the grandeur and drama of Liszt’s orchestral imagination, including works inspired by literary and historical themes, alongside virtuosic folk-inspired Hungarian melodies.

Product Features

• Format: Digital recording, DDD (Digital recording, mixing, and mastering)
• Length: Approximate total duration 4 CDs

• Content Highlights:

  Performers: Wiener Symphoniker, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Hungarian State Orchestra
  • CD1: Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1-6
  • CD2: Dante Symphony and A La Chapelle Sixtine
  • CD3: Les Préludes, Orpheus, Hungaria, Mazeppa
  • CD4: Rákoczy March, Tasso – Lamento e Trionfo, Festmarsch zur Goethe-Jubiläumsfeier
• Conductors: Yuri Ahronovitch, Hartmut Haenchen, János Ferencsik
• Label: Capriccio, Vienna, Austria

Interesting Facts

• Diverse Orchestral Masterpieces: This set covers a broad spectrum of Liszt’s orchestral work, from dazzling folk-inspired rhapsodies to deep symphonic poems that explore epic literary themes.
• Renowned Orchestras and Conductors: The participation of multiple top orchestras and conductors provides a rich variety of interpretative insights into Liszt’s compositions.
• Capriccio Label: Known for its commitment to classical music excellence, Capriccio’s Austrian production ensures high-quality sound and presentation.
• Cultural and Historical Significance: Pieces like the Rákoczy March and Festmarsch zur Goethe-Jubiläumsfeier reflect Liszt’s deep engagement with Hungarian nationalism and German literary heritage.

Publishers

Published by Capriccio, Vienna, Austria (2011). Distributed by MEVex kft., Budapest, Hungary.

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