LoginSchoeck: Notturno
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By the time the European avant garde had advanced to breaking china and blowing train whistles, Swiss composer Othmar Schoeck was deemed "too accessible." Their loss, as "Notturno," op. 47, (1931-1933) is a post-romantic chamber gem. Poems by Nikolaus Lenau, scored for string quartet and baritone are given a new reading on an ECM recording featuring the rock-solid, Rosamunde Quartet, with Christian Gerhaher. This is attractive, meaty, but agile musicianship, showing a wonderful dynamic range. Extra props go to Herr Gerhaher for his beautiful tone, and impeccable diction. – Hugo Munday
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Manufacturer: ECM New Series
Release date: 17 November 2009
EAN: 0028947669951 UPC: 028947669951
Release date: 17 November 2009
EAN: 0028947669951 UPC: 028947669951
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