Performances of the orchestral arrangement of Souvenir de Florence are rare, as it seems are recordings. The work however is quite lovely and evocative and suits a string orchestra capable of playing as both an entity and a collection of fine soloists. Look no further therefore than this recording for an excellent interpretation.
The more familiar serenade is also a fine example of the work of one of Europe's leading Chamber Orchestras.
I play this disc frequently, most especially the Souvenir and have only a minor quibble and that is with a rather fast take up of the opening of the work. Otherwise this has to be one of the best quality recordings I have heard from Naxos but then they used an interesting recording venue, Casino Baumgartner in Vienna, and presumeably Austrian engineers.
Take it to your desert island! --Mr.David Geer "Korngold Fan" Listen to Samples.
The more familiar serenade is also a fine example of the work of one of Europe's leading Chamber Orchestras.
I play this disc frequently, most especially the Souvenir and have only a minor quibble and that is with a rather fast take up of the opening of the work. Otherwise this has to be one of the best quality recordings I have heard from Naxos but then they used an interesting recording venue, Casino Baumgartner in Vienna, and presumeably Austrian engineers.
Take it to your desert island! --Mr.David Geer "Korngold Fan" Listen to Samples.
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