Christoph Croisé, Gevorg Gharabekyan & I Tempi - Schoeck: Summer Night (2018)

Tracklist
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01. Suite in A-Flat Major, Op. 59: I. Andante maestoso
02. Suite in A-Flat Major, Op. 59: II. Pastorale tranquillo
03. Suite in A-Flat Major, Op. 59: III. Tempo di marcia. Allegro
04. Suite in A-Flat Major, Op. 59: IV. Poco adagio
05. Suite in A-Flat Major, Op. 59: V. Presto
06. Cello Concerto, Op. 61: I. Allegro moderato
07. Cello Concerto, Op. 61: II. Andante tranquillo
08. Cello Concerto, Op. 61: III. Presto
09. Cello Concerto, Op. 61: IV. Lento-Molto allegro
10. Sommernacht, Op. 58
The Basel Chamber Orchestra I TEMPI has chosen the composer Othmar Schoeck for its second GENUIN CD. The title says it all: Gevorg Gharabekyan and his musicians take us on a dreamlike summer night - all the pieces possess a lightness and cordiality unusual for Schoeck: a wonderful suite, a fascinating cello concerto, and an enchanting pastorale. The string sound of the style-conscious ensemble is supple but captivating. The finest ramifications of late Romantic music are traced. One can only hope that this great CD will contribute to a Schoeck Renaissance outside the Confederation - his music deserves it!