Louise Farrenc - Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 (Johannes Goritzki)

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Composer: Louise Farrenc

1. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: 1. Andante sostenuto - Allegro
2. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: 2. Adagio cantabile
3. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: 3. Minuetto. Moderato
4. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 32: 4. Allegro assai
5. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: 1. Adagio - Allegro
6. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: 2. Adagio cantabile
7. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: 3. Scherzo. Vivace
8. Symphony No. 3 in G minor, Op. 36: 4. Finale. Allegro

NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Johannes Goritzki, conductor

Date: 1998
Label: cpo

More info & reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Farrenc-Symphony-No-Op-Minor/dp/B00000AEOG

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Louise Farrenc (31 May 1804 – 15 September 1875) was a French composer, virtuosa pianist and teacher who enjoyed a considerable reputation during her own lifetime. She was a student of Cecile Soria, a former student of Muzio Clementi, and was given lessons by Ignaz Moscheles and Johann Nepomuk Hummel. Farrenc also studied composition with Anton Reicha at the Conservatoire de Paris. At first, Farrenc wrote exclusively for the piano, but later expanding her range to include chamber music and works for orchestra. Her work includes 49 compositions with opus numbers, including 2 overtures and 3 symphonies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Farrenc

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Johannes Goritzki was born in Tübingen, Germany and studied cello with such musical legends as Gaspar Cassadò, André Navarra and Pablo Casals. He has released over 40 CDs. One highlight in his discography is Othmar Schoeck’s cello concerto, which was awarded with the "Grand Prix du Disque – Discobole de L’Europe". Goritzki has also enjoyed an extensive career as a conductor. From 1980 to 2003 Johannes Goritzki was principal conductor of the "Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss am Rhein". As a soloist and conductor with this orchestra he performed and toured internationally.

http://www.goritzki.com/en/index.php

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