After two memorable recordings devoted to Mahler's Third and Fifth symphonies, François-Xavier Roth continues his exploration of the major works premiered by the Gürzenich Orchestra. In the spotlight this time are two of the young Richard Strauss's most brilliant achievements: Till Eulenspiegel and Don Quixote. In the latter, a symphonic poem in the guise of a double concerto, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Tabea Zimmermann form a picaresque duo playing the Knight of the Doleful Countenance and his squire Sancho Panza.
1 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Introduzione. Mässiges Zeitmass
2 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Thema. Mäßig (Don Quixote, Knight of the Doleful Countenance) - Maggiore (Sancho Panza)
3 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation I. Gemächlich (The Adventure with the Windmills)
4 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation II. Kriegerisch (The Battle with the Sheep)
5 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation III. Mäßiges Zeitmaß (Dialogue Between Knight and Squire)
6 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation IV. Etwas Breiter (The Adventure with the Pilgrims)
7 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation V. Sehr Langsam (The Knight's Vigil)
8 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VI. Schnell (The Meeting with Dulcinea)
9 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VII. Ein Wenig Ruhiger Als Vorher (The Ride Through the Air)
10 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VIII. Gemächlich (The Voyage in the Enchanted Boat)
11 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation IX. Schnell Und Stürmisch (The Contest with the Supposed Enchanters)
12 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation X. Viel Breiter (The Duel with the Knight of the White Moon - the Defeated Don Quixote's Journey Home)
13 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Finale. Sehr Ruhig (Death of Don Quixote)
14 Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, Op.28
15 Strauss: Romanze for Cello and Orchestra, TRV.118
After two memorable recordings devoted to Mahler's Third and Fifth symphonies, François-Xavier Roth continues his exploration of the major works premiered by the Gürzenich Orchestra. In the spotlight this time are two of the young Richard Strauss's most brilliant achievements: Till Eulenspiegel and Don Quixote. In the latter, a symphonic poem in the guise of a double concerto, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Tabea Zimmermann form a picaresque duo playing the Knight of the Doleful Countenance and his squire Sancho Panza.
