Inspiration: Dvorak / Suk / Herbert Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt

• Josef Suk (1874–1935): Serenade for Strings in E-lat major, Op. 6
• 1 I. Allegro con moto 05:14
• 2 II. Allegro ma non troppo e grazioso 05:23
• 3 III. Adagio 09:16
• 4 IV. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo presto 07:38
• 5 Love Song, Op. 7, No. 1 07:27
• Victor Herbert (1859–1924): Three Pieces for Cello and Strings
• 6 Yesterthoughts, Op. 37 03:54
• 7 Puchinello, Op. 38 02:02
• 8 Ghazel 03:12
• Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904): Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22
• 9 I. Moderato 03:49
• 10 II. Tempo di valse 06:31
• 11 III. Scherzo. Vivace 05:24
• 12 IV. Larghetto 05:07
• 13 V. Finale. Allegro vivace 05:33
• Total Runtime 01:10:30

Info for Inspiration: Dvorak / Suk / Herbert

The debut album of the string ensemble 'Metamorphoses Berlin' under the baton of its leader Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt follows the basic idea of 'inspiration' - in this instance, inspiration as the explicitly mutual, creative interaction between Antonin Dvořák, Josef Suk, and Victor Herbert.

This triangle of late romantic composers combines more than a stylistic kinship: Dvořák was Suk's mentor and father-in-law at the same time. In this attractive programme of music, one can explore these musical and emotional connections, for example, the similarity between Dvořák and Suk's melodious serenades strings, and indeed, Suk's 'Love Song', which he dedicated to his wife.

Herbert, one of the most famous American composers was a highly esteemed colleague Dvorák. Originally written for the piano, Herbert's Character Pieces for Strings, contain a wealth of melody, which the light heartedness of Dvořák and Suk's 'Abdenmusik' complement perfectly. The dreamy, inspirational music of these x3 composers is perfectly encapsulated by Metamorphoses Berlin's performance.

Metamorphosen Berlin
Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, conductor, cello
Indira Koch, concert master

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