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Symphonie Romantique

~ Louis Moreau Gottschalk (Composer), Richard Rosenberg (Conductor)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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1. Celebre Tarantelle, Op. 67, No.5
2. Souvenir de Porto Rico, Marche des Gibaros
3. The Dying Poet, Meditation
4. Tournament Galop
5. O! ma charmante
6. Le Bananier, Chanson Negre
7. Manchega, Etude de Concert
8. Celebre Tarantelle, Op. 67, No.4
9. Berceuse (Cradle Song)
10. Symphonie romantique, 'A Night In The Tropics': I Noche en los Tropicos
11. Symphonie romantique, 'A Night In The Tropics': II Festa Criolla
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  1. Grande Tarantelle, for piano (or piano 4-hands), Op 67 No. 5
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  2. Souvenir de Porto Rico, marche des Gibaros for piano, Op 31/RO 250
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  3. Dying Poet, The, meditation for piano, RO 75
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  4. Tournament Galop for piano, RO 264
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  5. O Ma Charmante, Épargnez-Moi!, caprice for piano, Op 44/RO 182
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  6. Le Bananier, chanson nègre for piano, Op 5/RO 21
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  7. Manchega, étude de concert for piano, Op 38/RO 143
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  8. Grande Tarantelle, for piano (or piano 4-hands), Op 67 No. 4
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  9. Berceuse for piano, Op 47/RO 27
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

  10. Symphony No. 1, Ro 255 ("La Nuit des Tropiques")
    Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
    Conducted by Richard Rosenberg

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Fun Taste of America!, April 29 2002
By Kevin S. Currie (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
Every once in a while, I like to buy a CD of a composer I'm not familiar with (and with NAXOS's low prices, why not?). When I got home and listened to this one, once wasn't enough. I listened twice through. This CD is real fun!!

In his day, Gottschalk was called "the Chopin of Creoles." Most of his writing was for the piano and this CD is generally short piano pieces arranged for orchestra. The music mixes strong folk melodies and New Orleans Creole inspired syncopation with the European Classical tradition- the result being a distinctly american divertimenti.

The music as a whole is very motif oriented with a touch of variation and some interesting arrangement twists. While and orchestral CD, the piano gets a lot of attention, giving us some nice interplay between the two.

The only complaint I have is that the CD was recorded at a music festival where professional musicians are playing side by side with selected 'pre-professionals.' I'm not a snob and normally it wouldn't bother me, but Gottschalk's unusual syncopation tends to be unprofessionally slopppy at times. Fortunately, any mistakes are in the supporting insturments. No star shall be subtracted because NAXOS has done such a great job giving us a quality CD at a good price.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Long Overdue!, May 1 2000
The orchestral arrangements of Louis Moreau Gottschalk's piano works are long overdue. Like Moritz Moszkowski, Gottschalk's music is seldom heard. This recording should certainly help provide a higher profile to this romantic and wonderful composer.

The two versions of the Celebre Tarantelle are refreshingly lyrical to the ear and the melancholic "O! ma charmante" provides soleful contrast with its beautiful melody and orchestration.

The arrangements for orchestra are light and very pleasing. Once again, Bravo to NAXOS for bringing wonderful music to the fore at affordable prices.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Romp, April 9 2000
By Sally Schlichting (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This lovely collection of Gottschalk is nothing but pure fun, as well as a great introduction to this composer's music. Full of catchy rhythms and melodies, this music is undeniably American, but with a French Creole twist. Performances by Richard Rosenberg and the Hot Springs Music Festival are superb, giving Gottschalk's music a light and effortless quality that is full of charm. A circa-1850's piano lends a vintage sound to a number of the selections that is quite pleasing. A thoroughly enjoyable CD!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Weak Music
Upon listening to this CD I understand why Gottschalk is noted mainly for his piano compositions. I found the whole CD weak musically and the orchestration naïve. Read more
Published on April 23 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars light, fun music
this CD is one of the best in the "american classics" series i have heard. the playing is warm, playful and full of energy. Read more
Published on Jul 29 2000 by vic spicer

5.0 out of 5 stars The birth of american music
If all of the 11 cuts on the Naxos release of <Louis Moreau Gottschalk: A Night in the Tropics> (8.559036) are listed as "arr." or "orch. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2000 by F. Behrens

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