Ivan Fischer - Rossini: Instrumental Music (2008) [DST64] DSF

Rossini was a genius, especially as a melody-composer. His instrumental music is like colorful opera arias or ensembles without words. To perform these melodies one needs to declamate, articulate and characterize like actors on stage. And of course one needs to have a brilliant, fast tongue and fast fingers. Italians talk fast with beautiful diction, especially in a heated discussion. It has been great fun to record this music with members of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, where it is our aim to offer creative opportunities for individual members.

Tracks:

La Scala di Seta
01. Overture Rossini 06:04
02. Serenata per piccolo compresso Rossini 07:43

String Sonata in G major
03. Moderato Rossini 08:09
04. Andantino Rossini 04:13
05. Allegro Rossini 02:52
06. Le Rendez-vous de chasse Rossini 03:27
07. Variazioni a più strumenti obbligati Rossini 10:29
08. Andante, e Tema con Variazioni per quattro strumenti a fiato Rossini 09:36

Semiramide
09. Overture Rossini 12:20


Budapest Festival Orchestra
Iván Fischer, conductor