Dame Kobold, Overture, op. 154 / Symphony no. 5, op. 177

Album by Joachim Raff & Orchestra della Svizzera italiana & Nicolas Carthy

Dame Kobold, Overture, Op. 154, and Symphony No. 5 in E Major, Op. 177, are orchestral works by Joachim Raff, composed in 1869 and 1872 respectively. The overture introduces the comic opera 'Dame Kobold' with lively themes, while the symphony, inspired by Gottfried August Bürger's ballad 'Lenore', is structured in four movements that depict a narrative of love, separation, and reunion, showcasing Raff's Romantic style and orchestral mastery.
First released: 2000

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Dame Kobold Overture, op. 154
    7:32
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in E major, op. 177: Liebesglück (Allegro)
    12:25
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in E major, op. 177: Andante quasi larghetto
    10:45
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in E major, op. 177: Trennung (Tempo di Marcia)
    11:32
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 5 in E major, op. 177: Wiedervereinigung im Tode
    13:10

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