Wolfgang Sawallisch: Weber - the Spirit of German Romanticism - COMPACT DISCS

Wolfgang Sawallisch: Weber - the Spirit of German Romanticism - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Weber - the Spirit of German Romanticism

Artist:

Wolfgang Sawallisch

Label:

Warner Classics

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

5026854112398

Genre:

Classical Artists

Release Date:

2026-06-05

Number of Discs:

18

Additional Details:

BOXED SET

Despite a difficult start in life and an early reputation as a "conceited brat" (not helped by a father who tried to market him as a "new Mozart") Carl Maria von Weber developed into a disciplined professional through rigorous training under Abbé Vogler and years of practical experience managing theatres in Breslau, Prague, and Dresden. His breakthrough as a composer was closely tied to his collaboration with clarinettist Heinrich Joseph Baermann - Weber's mastery of the clarinet's technical possibilities leading to the famous concertos that paved the way for his operatic triumphs. His masterpiece, 'Der Freischütz' became a cultural phenomenon, praised for it's "Wolf's Glen" scene and it's balance between romantic nature and demonic forces. After a life of great musical discipline amidst continued adversities, Weber died in London at only 39 years old, shortly after the successful premiere of his final opera 'Oberon'. This box celebrates the range of Weber's genius via the selection of several highly recommended reference recordings.

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