Braunfels: Konzert und andere Welt-Ersteinspielungen

Dive into the world of Walter Braunfels with this captivating album, a collection of his remarkable works for organ, choir, and orchestra. Released under the Oehms Classics label in 2012, this album showcases the composer's mastery of chamber music, offering a rich and varied listening experience. The album features the world premiere recordings of several pieces, including the impressive Concerto, Op. 38, a three-movement work that combines fantasy, chorale, and fugue elements, and the powerful Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in F Minor, Op. 43. The Symphonic Variations on an old French children's song, Op. 15, adds a touch of whimsy to the collection. Performed by the talented Iveta Apkalna on the organ, the Tölzer Knabenchor, and the Münchner Symphoniker, conducted by Hansjörg Albrecht, this album is a testament to Braunfels' compositional genius and the skill of the performers. With a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, this album is perfect for those seeking to explore the depths of chamber music and the works of Walter Braunfels.