Title: Marschner: Overtures and Stage Music, Vol. 3 Artist: Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava Label: Naxos Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 747313448371 Genre: Classical Artists Release Date: 2025-07-25 Number of Discs: 1
Heinrich August Marschner was a master of German Romantic music, and this third volume in the series presents excerpts from some of his later operas. These include Das Schloss am Aetna with it's dark Faustian themes, and Lukretia in which the composer generates an air of Classical antiquity. Both Sangeskonig Hiarne and Der Babu showcase Marschner's talent with descriptive ballet music, allowing us to discover a completely new side to his musical craft.
Tracks: 1.4 Schloss am Aetna, Op. 95~Act I. No. 3: Grazioso (Più lento) 1.9 Lukretia~Act II: [Introduction]: Allegro - Triumph Marsch 1.12 Bäbu, Op. 98~Act I. No. 6e: Komisches Ballet der Zwerge (Presto)
