Composer: Johann Stamitz
Orchestra: Musica Viva Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Alexander Rudin
Audio CD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Size: 1.17 GB
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Symphony in G Major, Op. 3, No. 1, WolS G2
01. I. Presto assai
02. II. Andante non adagio
03. III. Minuet
04. IV. Presto
Symphony in G Major, Op. 3, No. 3, WolS G3
05. I. Allegro
06. II. Andante
07. III. Minuetto
08. IV. Presto
Symphony in E Flat Major, Op. 3, No. 4, WolS Eb3
09. I. Allegro
10. II. Andante
11. III. Prestissimo
Symphony in A Major, Op. 3, No. 5, WolS A2
12. I. Allegro
13. II. Andante
14. III. Presto
Symphony in F Major, Op. 3, No. 6, WolS F2
15. I. Allegro
16. II. Andante
17. III. Presto assai
Blessed with a gift for musical invention and structural organisation, Johann Stamitz was one of the pioneering figures in symphonic music before the emergence of Haydn. He drove the development of symphonic form via the assimilation of the new operatic overture style resulting in works of brilliance and skilful orchestration. His Op. 3 symphonies, though not composed as a set, showcase why Stamitz was held in such high regard and was so influential: outer movements fizz with energy, and contain virtuosic string writing with frequent dynamic contrasts, while slow movements are intricate and refined.