Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing Op. 11 & Sinfonietta Op. 5 Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra & John Storgards

• 1 I. Ouverture 05:31
• 2 II. Don Juan 00:18
• 3 III. Mummenschanz (Hornpipe) 02:27
• 4 IV. Festmusik 04:43
• 5 V. Lied des Balthasar 03:58
• 6 VI. Gartenmusik 05:55
• 7 VII. Intermezzo 02:10
• 8 VIII. Holzapfel und Schlehwein (Marsch der Wache) 02:32
• 9 VIIIa. Verhaftung 00:25
• 10 IX. Madchen im Brautgemach 03:36
• 11 X. Kirchenszene 01:05
• 12 XI. Holzapfel und Schlehwein (Marsch der Wache) 01:29
• 13 XII. Trauermusik 04:43
• 14 XIII. Intermezzo 02:10
• 15 XIV. Schlusstanz 02:37
• 16 I. Fliessend, mit heiterem Schwunge 11:18
• 17 II. Scherzo: Molto agitato, rasch und feuerig 08:57
• 18 III. Molto andante (traumerisch) 07:43
• 19 IV. Finale: Patetico - Allegro giocoso 15:35
• Total Runtime 01:27:12

Info for Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing Op. 11 & Sinfonietta Op. 5

The complete incidental music from Much Ado About Nothing (Viel Lärm um Nichts) is a world première recording. It was premiered in 2012 under the direction of John Storgårds. Originally written for chamber orchestra, it is performed here by symphony orchestra.

The Sinfonietta was first performed by Felix Weingartner and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Richly orchestrated melodies, dreamy music and an imposing finale characterize the work.

John Storgårds, one of Finland's most exceptional artists, has built a worldwide reputation in recent years. Storgårds is Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and was appointed Principal Guest Conductor of BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in 2012.

“a supremely confident performance [of the Sinfonietta] that exudes all the charm, warmth and vitality with which this work abounds. Storgard's mastery tells in small details such as the observation of the pause before the dramatic reprise of the scherzo or the luminous flickering landscape set before us in the Andante.” (Gramophone)

“With an orchestra of Helsinki’s calibre in a score that delights - might one say wallows! - in the glories of a modern orchestra...there are many passages that will bring great pleasure” (International MusicWeb)

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgårds, conductor