Viktor Ullmann: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2, 6 Lieder, Don Quixote tanzt Fandango CD — Juliane Banse, Gürzenich-Orchester Köln, James Conlon

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408670179
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 67 017
• Release Year: 2003

• Artists:

  Composer: Viktor Ullmann (1898–1944)
  • Juliane Banse (Soprano)
  • Gürzenich-Orchester Köln (Cologne Philharmonic)
  • James Conlon (Conductor)
• Production: Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
• Made in: Germany

Overview

This significant Capriccio release highlights the richly expressive and historically poignant works of Viktor Ullmann, a remarkable composer of the 20th century whose career was tragically cut short during the Holocaust. The album features Ullmann’s Symphony No. 2 in D major (1944) and Symphony No. 1 "Von meiner Jugend" (1943), both reconstructed from piano sonata short scores by Bernhard Wulff. Additionally, it includes 6 Lieder, settings of poems by Albert Steffen performed by soprano Juliane Banse, and the spirited overture Don Quixote tanzt Fandango, also reconstructed by Wulff.

Conducted by James Conlon with the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln, this recording offers a vivid interpretation of Ullmann’s lyrical and dramatic voice, embodying his unique blend of late Romantic and modernist styles with profound emotional depth.

Product Features

• Works Included:

  Soloist: Juliane Banse (Soprano)
  • Symphony No. 2 in D major (1944), reconstructed from the short score of the 7th piano sonata
  • 6 Lieder op. 17 (1937) for soprano and chamber ensemble, based on poems by Albert Steffen
  • Don Quixote tanzt Fandango (1944), overture reconstructed from the short score
  • Symphony No. 1 "Von meiner Jugend" (1943), reconstructed from the short score of the 5th piano sonata
• Orchestra: Gürzenich-Orchester Köln (Cologne Philharmonic)
• Conductor: James Conlon
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 67 017
• Duration: Approx. 62:29

Interesting Facts

• Reconstruction: Both symphonies and the overture were reconstructed by Bernhard Wulff from Ullmann’s original piano sonata sketches, bringing to life works that might otherwise have remained unheard.
• Historical Significance: Ullmann composed many works while imprisoned during World War II, and his music is a testament to resilience and artistic expression amid tragedy.
• Soprano Highlight: Juliane Banse’s luminous soprano breathes life into the 6 Lieder, showcasing Ullmann’s lyrical sensitivity.
• Conductor James Conlon: Renowned for championing 20th-century repertoire, Conlon’s interpretation offers clarity, passion, and profound understanding of Ullmann’s musical language.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number 67 017.

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