Special offer. Oscar Straus: Piano Concerto & Serenade
Oliver Triendl (piano), Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrucken Kaiserslautern, Ernst Theis
This thoroughly entertaining and warmly recorded release gives us a good idea of his talents, demonstrating in particular his gift for writing memorable melodies and clothing them in attractive...
Special offer. Oscar Straus: Piano Concerto & Serenade
Oliver Triendl (piano), Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrucken Kaiserslautern, Ernst Theis
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This thoroughly entertaining and warmly recorded release gives us a good idea of his talents, demonstrating in particular his gift for writing memorable melodies and clothing them in attractive...
About
Since Oscar Straus began his career in the cabaret, it was only natural for him to bet on comedy in his first operetta, Die lustigen Nibelungen (1904), a parody of the Nibelungenlied, Wagner, and Wilhelminism. In this way, Straus, more than any of his Viennese contemporaries, became the heir to Jacques Offenbach, the founder of the genre, whose last period of flourishing influenced Straus (who was born in 1870) as well as Franz Lehár, Leo Fall, and Emmerich Kálmán. Straus’s Serenade for String Orchestra is written in an always-radiant classical style. Especially the last two movements, »Walzer« and »Alla marcia,« have an elegant structure already anticipating the later operettas.
Contents and tracklist
- Oliver Triendl (piano)
- Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken und Kaiserslautern
- Ernst Theis
- Oliver Triendl (piano)
- Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken und Kaiserslautern
- Ernst Theis
- Oliver Triendl (piano)
- Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken und Kaiserslautern
- Ernst Theis
- Oliver Triendl (piano)
- Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken und Kaiserslautern
- Ernst Theis
Awards and reviews
November 2020
This thoroughly entertaining and warmly recorded release gives us a good idea of his talents, demonstrating in particular his gift for writing memorable melodies and clothing them in attractive orchestral colours...Altogether, a disc guaranteed to boost spirits during difficult times.
March/April 2021
The Piano Concerto is a beauty, filled with gorgeous melodies and as much virtuosic display as anyone could ask for from a late Romantic concerto. And my, what a powerful performance this is. Pianist Oliver Triendl conquers yet another concerto on his bucket list and really outdoes himself this time. And the Deutsche Radio Philharmonic Saarbrücken Kaiserlautern under Ernst Theis is electrifying. This is stunning.
