Erich Wolfgang Korngold
James Murray presents his vision of the multitalented Korngold (1897-1957), a Wunderkind whose compositions were widely praised. Leaving Europe in 1934, he settled in Hollywood and became an Oscar-winning film composer for Anthony Adverse and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Playlist
| Title | Artist(s) | Catalogue | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Der Schneemann (Moderato) | BBC PO Bamert | CHAN 9631 | 8 |
| Märchenbilder (The Gnomes) | BBC PO Bamert | CHAN 9631 | 4 |
| Schauspiel Overture | BBC PO Bamert | CHAN 9631 | 1 |
| Violanta Prelude | BBC PO Bamert | CHAN 9631 | 10 |
| Sextet for Strings * | Aron Quartet+ | CPO 777 6002 | 1 |
| Much Ado | LAO Previn | DGG 453 4362 | 5–7 |
| Was du mir bist (Op.22, 1) | Von Otter | DGG 459 6312 | CD2, 5 |
| Tote Stadt Mariettas Lied | Von Otter | DGG 459 6312 | CD2,13 |
| Tote Stadt Mein Sehnen | Prey | Magdalen METCD 8003 | CD2, 13 |
| Tote Stadt—Prelude Act 2 | Leinsdorf | RCA GD 87767 | CD1, 8 |
| Wunder der Heliane, opening | Mauceri | Decca 436 636 | CD1, 1 |
| Mid. Night's Dream | Albrecht | CPO 999 4492 | 23 |
| Robin Hood | Gerhardt | RCA GD 80912 | 8 |
| Sea Hawk | Gerhardt | RCA GD 87890 | 1 |
| Kings Row | Gerhardt | GD 87890 | 6 |
| Between Two Worlds | Gerhardt | GD 87890 | 3 |
| Violin Concerto, opening | Shaham | DGG 439 8862 | 4 |
| Symphony—2nd movement * | Previn | DGG 453 4362 | 2 |
| Tomorrow (Escape Me Never) | Gerhardt | RCA 87890 | 10 |
The two items marked * were omitted for lack of time.
Handout
James Murray prepared a handout for his talk but unfortunately left it behind in Cornwall! You can download it here. (Copyright © 2018 James Murray)
Appreciation by Derek Mear
It was good to welcome James again for his talk on Korngold, who is at long last receiving due recognition in the classical field. For example the violin concerto is being played quite consistently in our concert halls. Korngold's wunderkind youth was naturally stressed, and after he was driven from Europe by the Nazis his considerable fame in Hollywood writing for the films. James' talk was well received and we look forward to another return visit.
Images
There was a good turnout for the first meeting of the season
