Composer: Theodor von Schacht
Orchestra: Evergreen Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Gernot Schmalfuss
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Cpo
Catalogue: 7779122
Release: 2021
Size: 403 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Sinfonia in B-Flat Major
01. I. Adagio. Allegro
02. II. Andante
03. III. Menuetto
04. IV. Allegro vivace
Sinfonia in F Major
05. I. Allegro
06. II. Adagio
07. III. Menuetto
08. IV. Prestissimo
Sinfonia in G Major
09. I. Adagio. Allegro
10. II. Romance
11. III. Menuetto
12. IV. Allegro vivace
During the decades that the Imperial Diet met in Regensburg (1663-1806) the city’s envoys and dignitaries of course experienced “classical music” on festive official occasions. The court chapel of the Princes of Thurn and Taxis was regarded as a most highly attractive venue for virtuosos and other musicians. Baron Theodor von Schacht was one of the central personalities at this musical court. The entire spectrum of court music culture, which always followed current stylistic developments, is reflected in his oeuvre. Here, Schacht the symphonist again follows his chosen model Joseph Haydn in matters of mind and music. However, far from being a mere epigone, he always preserved his own personal signature: here we have enthralling works, some of them filled with carefree and mirthful moods. Fast-moving activity with surprising harmonies is often result, always neatly packaged within the bounds of classical form.