Paul Hindemith: Kammermusik, Nos. 1, 4 & 5

1. Kammermusik No.4, for concerto for violin & chamber orchestra, Op. 36/3
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra with Kolja Blacher
Conducted by Claudio Abbado

2. Kammermusik No.1, for 12 instruments, Op. 24/1
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Claudio Abbado

3. Kammermusik No.5, for viola & orchestra, Op.36/4
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra with Wolfram Christ
Conducted by Claudio Abbado

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Average customer rating: Fine Hindemith set A great collection of truly wonderful music! Refreshing up to date recording of fantastic music excellent recording

Paul Hindemith: Kammermusik Nos. 1-7 Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Hindemith | Hindemith, Paul | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Baroque | Classical | General | Modern & 20th Century | Romantic | Sinfonia | Sinfonia Concertante Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Viola | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E4YR Release Date: 1992-11-10

Tracks:

1. Kammermusik No.1, Op.24 No.1: I. Sehr Schnell Und Wild - Ronald Brautigam/Lynn Harrell/Konstanty Kulka/Kim Kashkashian/Norbert Blume/Leo Van Doeselaar
2. Kammermusik No.1, Op.24 No.1: II. Massig Schnell Halbe - Ronald Brautigam/Lynn Harrell/Konstanty Kulka/Kim Kashkashian/Norbert Blume/Leo Van Doeselaar
3. Kammermusik No.1, Op.24 No.1: III. Qt: Sehr Langsam Und Mit Ausdruck - Ronald Brautigam/Lynn Harrell/Konstanty Kulka/Kim Kashkashian/Norbert Blume/Leo Van Doeselaar
4. Kammermusik No.1, Op.24 No.1: IV. Finale 1921: Lebhaft - Ronald Brautigam/Lynn Harrell/Konstanty Kulka/Kim Kashkashian/Norbert Blume/Leo Van Doeselaar
5. Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24 No.2: I. Lustig. Massig Schnell Viertel - Paul Verhey/Jan Spronk/Piet Honingh/Brian Pollard/Julia Studebaker
6. Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24 No.2: II. Walzer. Durchweg Sehr Leise - Paul Verhey/Jan Spronk/Piet Honingh/Brian Pollard/Julia Studebaker
7. Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24 No.2: III. Ruhig Und Einfach - Paul Verhey/Jan Spronk/Piet Honingh/Brian Pollard/Julia Studebaker
8. Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24 No.2: IV. Schnelle Viertel - Paul Verhey/Jan Spronk/Piet Honingh/Brian Pollard/Julia Studebaker
9. Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24 No.2: V. Sehr Lebhaft - Paul Verhey/Jan Spronk/Piet Honingh/Brian Pollard/Julia Studebaker
10. Kammermusik No.2, Op.36 No.1: I. Sehr Lebhafte Achtel - Ronald Brautigam
11. Kammermusik No.2, Op.36 No.1: II. Sehr Langsame Achtel - Ronald Brautigam
12. Kammermusik No.2, Op.36 No.1: III. Kleines Potpourri: Sehr Lebhafte Viertel - Ronald Brautigam
13. Kammermusik No.2, Op.36 No.1: IV. Finale. Schnelle Viertel - Ronald Brautigam
14. Kammermusik No.3, Op.36 No.2: I. Majestatisch Und Stark. Massig Schnelle Achtel - Lynn Harrell
15. Kammermusik No.3, Op.36 No.2: II. Lebhaft Und Lustig - Lynn Harrell
16. Kammermusik No.3, Op.36 No.2: III. Sehr Ruhige Und Gemessen Schreitende Viertel - Lynn Harrell
17. Kammermusik No.3, Op.36 No.2: IV. Massig Bewegte Halbe. Munter, Aber Immer Gemachlich - Lynn Harrell

Tracks:

1. Kammermusik No.4, Op.36 No.3: I. Signal: Breite, Majestatische Halbe - Konstanty Kulka
2. Kammermusik No.4, Op.36 No.3: II. Sehr Lebhaft - Konstanty Kulka
3. Kammermusik No.4, Op.36 No.3: III. Nachtstuck: Massig Schnelle Achtel - Konstanty Kulka
4. Kammermusik No.4, Op.36 No.3: IV. Lebhafte Viertel - Konstanty Kulka
5. Kammermusik No.4, Op.36 No.3: V. So Schnell Wie Moglich - Konstanty Kulka
6. Kammermuski No.5, Op.36 No.4: I. Schnelle Halbe - Kim Kashkashian
7. Kammermuski No.5, Op.36 No.4: II. Langsam - Kim Kashkashian
8. Kammermuski No.5, Op.36 No.4: III. Massig Schnell - Kim Kashkashian
9. Kammermuski No.5, Op.36 No.4: IV. Var Eines Militarmarsches - Kim Kashkashian
10. Kammermusik No.6, Op.46 No.1: Massig Schnell, Majestatisch - Norbert Blume
11. Kammermusik No.6, Op.46 No.1: Langsam - Norbert Blume
12. Kammermusik No.6, Op.46 No.1: Vars - Norbert Blume
13. Kammermusik No.6, Op.46 No.1: Lebhaft, Wie Fruher - Norbert Blume
14. Kammermusik No.7, Op.46 No.2: I. Nicht Zu Schnell - Leo Van Doeselaar
15. Kammermusik No.7, Op.46 No.2: II. Sehr Langsam Und Ganz Ruhig - Leo Van Doeselaar
16. Kammermusik No.7, Op.46 No.2: III. [Achtel Bis 184] - Leo Van Doeselaar

Customer Reviews:

Fine Hindemith set.......2005-09-20

First things first, I am a big Hindemith fan. I am also a big fan of chamber music of all eras, so yes, this fits my tastes. Then there is the matter of the peformance and engineering, first rate. Chailly is a fine conductor and the Concertgebouw is a great orchestra. The sound is good.

Now, why would one buy this set of CDs? Answer, because Hindemith is an overlooked, underrated 20th century composer who was NOT merely a technician, or competent teacher, but a fine composer in his own right.

He saw himself in the line of Bach and the compositionally oriented Germans, and as such his music emphasizes compositional technique. But, like the composers from whom he drew inspiration, he was able to take the traditions he inherited and change them into something new and original. His music is frequently /always intellectual, so if you are looking for pure emotional experience, look elsewhere, but if you find beauty in intellect, have a listen to these.

I think part of the problem with Hindemith is that he was truly one who understood a compositional tradition, and is therefore labeled an uninspired technician by some. But what is wrong with being inspired by traditions? Bach was the same, he wrote counterpoint and was aware of the traditions from which he came. At the same time, he was an original. He used the tradition, studied the works of other composers both of his own German tradition and those of Italy and France. Then he composed high art.

Perhaps Hindemith had the misfortune of being active in a time when after more than a century of Austro-Germanic domination, composers were looking elsewhere. Trying to be "new" and "modern", and especially to break tradition. I don't think that this means that Hindemith was automatically suspect, nor should he be to those who want to explore.

My advice, if what I've said interests you, then give this a try and listen closely. If you don't like reviews like this one that draw on analogies and try to convice you to see Hindemith in a different light than the bad rap he frequently gets, so be it. Have a look at the other reveiws too, I don't disagree with any of their major points.

If you want to ease into Hindemith a little and prefer an immediate emotional orientation, then have a look at his requiem or his works for orchestra such as Mathis der Mahler. But before you dismiss Hindemith as a technician alone, please listen to his music. This CD set, along the other works I've mentioned, is one of the best places to start.

A great collection of truly wonderful music!.......2004-03-26

The music in these CDs is unbelievable! Really beautiful, creative, joyous music that deserves to be thoroughly explored and enjoyed!
This album features a series of small concert like pieces for different solo instruments and chamber-sized orchestra that Hindemith called "Kammermusik". It is an interesting album because these pieces are a great example of early Hindemith's elegant neo-classicism!...(or is it "neo-baroque"?)...
Unlike the music of some other 20th century composers, Hindemith's Kammermusik is quite easy to understand. This is undoubtedly modern music but at the same time it is wonderfully creative, thoroughly enjoyable and very interesting!

Be adviced that this album has been reissued as a "Double-Decca" medium priced series CD! I've just got mine!!!

Refreshing up to date recording of fantastic music.......2003-11-30

I first became aware of this music through an old Amsterdam Concertgebouw recording. I have listened to that old LP several times, and I was very excited to hear of this new up to date version. This new version stacks up very well compared to the old one I had heard. The Kammermusik No. 1 is good here, but I do prefer my old LP more on that one. Kammermusik No. 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 are all equally good on both recordings. The Kammermusik No. 5 (with Kim Kashkashian, viola) blows the other recording by Paul Doktor away. Kashkashian's imagination, tone quality and intonation are impeccable and refreshing. That track is the highlight of this compilation, and make the CD set well worth the purchase.

Kenneth Martinson, professor of Viola at Western Illinois University

excellent recording.......2003-07-30

The sound quality on this disc is good and the performances are also first rate. The inclusion of Kleine Kammermusik (the woodwind quintet) is unusual but welcome.

If you're not a Hindemith fan then this CD will be too big a dose for you. This is all early material and the influence of Stravinsky on Hindemith's early work really shows in this series, especially in kammermusik 1 where hints of Petrushka can be heard. The most popular works in this series deserve their pride of place, the first work, the wind quintet, and the cello and viola concertos. The piano and violin concertos are too much formal elegance over tunes for my taste, even as a Hindemith fan.
The organ concerto's a bit later and reflects more of the Mathis der Maler era Hindemith.

If you're just looking for the more accessible Hindemith works from this series go for another disk but if you want a solid recording of the whole cycle this is the album you want.

Average customer rating:

Paul Hindemith: Kammermusik, Nos. 1, 4 & 5 Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Hindemith | Hindemith, Paul | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Viola | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002RWN Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Kammermusik Nr.4, Op.36 Nr.3: l.Signal. Breite, majestatliche Halbe (original version) - Kolja Blacher
2. Kammermusik Nr.4, Op.36 Nr.3: ll. Sehr lebhaft - Kolja Blacher
3. Kammermusik Nr.4, Op.36 Nr.3: lll. Nachtstuck. Mag schnelle Achtel - Kolja Blacher
4. Kammermusik Nr.4, Op.36 Nr.3: lV. Lebhafte Viertel- - Kolja Blacher
5. Kammermusik Nr.4, Op.36 Nr.3: V. So schnell wie moglich - Kolja Blacher
6. Kammermusik Nr.1 mit Finale 1921, Op.24 Nr.1 for 12 solo instrs : l. Sehr schnell und wild - Berliner Phil/Claudio Abbado
7. Kammermusik Nr.1 mit Finale 1921, Op.24 Nr.1 for 12 solo instrs : ll. Massig schnelle Halbe. Sehr s - Berliner Phil/Claudio Abbado
8. Kammermusik Nr.1 mit Finale 1921, Op.24 Nr.1 for 12 solo instrs : lll. Quartett. Sehr langsam und mi - Berliner Phil/Claudio Abbado
9. Kammermusik Nr.1 mit Finale 1921, Op.24 Nr.1 for 12 solo instrs : lV. Finale: 1921. Lebhaft - Berliner Phil/Claudio Abbado
10. Kammermusik Nr.5, Op.36 Nr.4 (Viola Con) for solo viola and large chm orch: l. Schnelle Halbe - Wolfram Christ
11. Kammermusik Nr.5, Op.36 Nr.4 (Viola Con) for solo viola and large chm orch: ll. Langsam - Wolfram Christ
12. Kammermusik Nr.5, Op.36 Nr.4 (Viola Con) for solo viola and large chm orch: lll. Mag schnell - Wolfram Christ
13. Kammermusik Nr.5, Op.36 Nr.4 (Viola Con) for solo viola and large chm orch: lV. Variante eines Mili - Wolfram Christ

Track Listings:

1. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater/In Coelestibus Regnis/Salve Regina In A Minor
2. Quarenta Horas [Box set] [Import]
3. Ravel: The Two Piano Concertos [Original recording remastered]
4. Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Don Juan
5. Robert Schumann: The 4 Symphonies
6. Robert Schumann: Works For Solo Instrument & Orchestra
7. Schillings, Wagner and Harris
8. Schubert: Die Schöne Mullerin
9. Schubert: String Quartet in Cm No12, D703; String Quartet in G No15, D887, Op161
10. Schubert: Trout Quintet/Death and the Maiden Quartet

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Child of the Moon

Christmas With Nat & Dean [Import]

Music: Heart's Devotion: Strengthening Relationships

Evolution (Standard) [Import]

Come Together: Invictus Club Classics II [Import]

Christ Triumphant

Bruch & Brahms: Violin Concertos [Import]

Chapter One: A New Beginning [Import]

Astor Piazzolla/Oswaldo Pugliese [Import]

Burning Lighthouse

Desde Que Naci

Coffret [Import]

Debussy Piano Works, Vol. 1

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