Michael Schneider - Beck: Symphonies, Op. 3 Nos. 3-5 (2000)

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Artist: Michael Schneider
Title: Beck: Symphonies, Op. 3 Nos. 3-5
Year Of Release: 2000
Label: CPO
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 54:24 min
Total Size: 258 MB
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

01. Symphony in G Minor, Op. 3 No. 3 (Callen 15): I. Allegro con spirito
02. Symphony in G Minor, Op. 3 No. 3 (Callen 15): II. Andante un poco adagio
03. Symphony in G Minor, Op. 3 No. 3 (Callen 15): III. Minuetto
04. Symphony in G Minor, Op. 3 No. 3 (Callen 15): IV. Presto
05. Symphony in D Minor, Op. 3 No. 5 (Callen 17): I. Allegro moderato
06. Symphony in D Minor, Op. 3 No. 5 (Callen 17): II. Andantino
07. Symphony in D Minor, Op. 3 No. 5 (Callen 17): III. Minuetts I & II
08. Symphony in D Minor, Op. 3 No. 5 (Callen 17): IV. Presto
09. Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4 (Callen 16): I. Allegro con brio
10. Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4 (Callen 16): II. Un poco adagio
11. Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4 (Callen 16): III. Minuettos I & II
12. Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 3 No. 4 (Callen 16): IV. Presto risoluto

Franz Ignaz Beck was an exact contemporary of Haydn, and his symphonies achieved almost as much popularity as Haydn's--especially in France. The three works recorded here are all full-length, four-movement works in established classical forms. Where they differ from the works of Haydn and Mozart is in their comparative lack of thematic development and elaboration, something that in the high Classical style was as important as the quality of the melodies themselves. Nevertheless, his reputation was entirely deserved. These vibrant performances on "authentic" instruments present the music with maximum vigor and grace. Haydn admired Beck, so who are we to criticize?

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