Orchestral Works Vol. 2 [Box set]

Hindemith (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

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Composer: Hindemith
Audio CD (Feb 1 2001)
Number of Discs: 5
Format: Box set
Label: Cpo
ASIN: B000058TDA
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #200,253 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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For the last decade or so, CPO has been the only label of note to advocate the music of Paul Hindemith (1885-1963). Not only have they gone about this advocacy with great enthusiasm, they've also sought out some of Hindemith's lesser-known works. And while Volume I contains Hindemith's clear masterpieces, Volume II shines with its own gems. Most notable among the major works in this set are The Four Temperaments (1940) and the Piano Concerto (1945), both clear Romantic masterpieces and both excellently performed. Of the lesser-known works, the best are the suites from the ballets, Der Damon (1922) and Herodiade (1944). Also in Volume II are the complete cello concertos, which contain some of Hindemith's moodiest writing. The sound quality in all five discs is warm and focused with the exception of disc two, which contains somewhat muted recordings of Kammermusik No. 2 and Konzertmusik. This is a minor complaint, however. Hindemith fans will want this collection if they don't already have any of these five previously released discs. --Paul Cook

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Concertos are the Main Feature of this Great Set, May 8 2011

By Dmitri - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Orchestral Works Vol. 2 (Audio CD)

Paul Hindemith is one of my top five composers of all time. I wouldn't be without all three of the orchestral sets of his music on the CPO label with Werner Andreas Albert.

The main feature in this set is the Cello and Piano concertos. The early op.3 Cello Concerto is quite extensive for such an early opus. It doesn't have any real memorable tunes, but is pleasant enough all the same. The other Cello Concerto from 1940 is one of the greatest of the century in my opinion. Here it is given a really good rendition by the soloist, orchestra, and conductor. The 1940 Cello Concerto was so famous among other composers that in fact Walton made a set of variations on a theme from the beautiful, heavenly second movement. It isn't a typical Cello Concerto. Like Shostakovich's concerto of 1959 this Cello Concerto of Hindemith marches and has percussion too! But believe me when I tell you there is nothing like it. The second movement is worth the entire concerto alone.

There are two outright piano concertos. The one that is labeled a piano concerto is of less interest, but here gets a warm interpretation. The Four Temperments for piano and strings is the great famous work for piano and string orchestra. It is Hindemith at the height of his powers again although expressed in a different way then the Cello Concerto of 1940. It is a work of Theme and Variations for piano and strings. Memorable tunes and one which you can relax to and yet have your mind stimulated at the same time like a mental massage.

I wholely recommend this set. I also the other two sets of Hindemith's orchestral works:

Complete Orchestral Works, Vol. 1

Hindemith: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 (Box Set)

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