[USED:Cond.B] Overtures Vol.2 : C.Benda / Prague Sinfonia

FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
Complete Overtures 2

Overture in D major, D. 556
Overture in the Italian style in D major, D. 590
Overture in the Italian style in C major, D. 591
Rosamunde, D. 644 from Die Zauberharfe (The Magic Harp)
Die Zwillingsbruder (The Twin Brothers), D. 647
Overture in E minor, D. 648
Rosamunde, D. 732 from Alfonso und Estrella
Die Verschworenen - Der hausliche Krieg (The Conspirators - Domestic Warfare), D. 787
Fierabras, D. 796

Prague Sinfonia
Christian Benda, conductor

Digital Recording: 10-12/11/2006, Prague

Although Schubert's dream of success as a composer for the stage largely eluded him, some of his theatrical music was performed during his lifetime. His overtures for Georg von Hofmann's Die Zwillingsbruder and for Die Zauberharfe-later transferred to Rosamunde, D. 644-sadly won little praise, though the Overture in the Italian Style, D590 was appreciated for its 'youthful fire', and the Overture in E minor, D. 648 was heard in 1821. Volume 1 is also available on Naxos 8.570328 and Schubert's Alfonso und Estrella is on Naxos DVD 2.110260. ( NAXOS )