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Vanhal: Symphonies

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composer
Vanhal, Johann Baptist
title

Vanhal: Symphonies

performers
Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Repušić, Ivan
catalogue number
CPO 555433
description
"Indeed, Vienna is so rich in composers [...], that it is but just to allow it to be, among German cities, the imperial seat of music, as well as of power." Sir Charles Burney, the famous observer of European music, was quite correct. This city on the Danube was bubbling over with talents and masters who all made their livelihood there. This included Johann Baptist Wanhal, one of the innumerable Bohemians that tried their luck in the shadow of the court palace. He contributed many beautiful pieces to his preferred medium of instrumental music. The small selection of the present production alone well demonstrates that Wanhal was able to hold his own in the symphonic genre next to Joseph Haydn, who was seven years his senior. Subtle orchestral colours, a fine sense for dramatic events, especially in the minor keys, and striking melodies are characteristic of the creations that were enjoyed not only in the old imperial city.

Works:

•Vanhal: Symphony in G Minor, Bryan g1
• Vanhal: Symphony in A Major, Bryan A4
• Vanhal: Symphony in A Minor, Bryan a1
• Vanhal: Symphony in F Major, Bryan F5
format
CD x 1
label
CPO
release date
7/16/25
EAN / barcode
761203543328
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