Symphony, op. 21 / Six Pieces, op. 6 / Concerto for Nine Instruments, op. 24

Album by Anton Webern & The Twentieth Century Classics Ensemble & Philharmonia Orchestra & Robert Craft

Symphony, Op. 21; Six Pieces, Op. 6; and Concerto for Nine Instruments, Op. 24 are compositions by Austrian composer Anton Webern, written between 1909 and 1934. These works exemplify Webern's development from post-Romanticism to twelve-tone serialism, showcasing his innovative use of concise forms, intricate canonic structures, and a focus on timbral clarity.
First released: December 2004

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony, op. 21: I. Ruhig, schreitend
    7:31
  2. 2.
    Symphony, op. 21: II. Variationen
    2:32
  3. 3.
    5 Canons on Latin Texts, op. 16: I. Christus factus est
    0:36
  4. 4.
    5 Canons on Latin Texts, op. 16: II. Dormi Jesu
    1:04
  5. 5.
    5 Canons on Latin Texts, op. 16: III. Crux fidelis
    0:53
  6. 6.
    5 Canons on Latin Texts, op. 16: IV. Asperges me
    0:38
  7. 7.
    5 Canons on Latin Texts, op. 16: V. Crucem tuam adoramus
    0:29
  8. 8.
    3 Traditional Rhymes, op. 17: I. Armer Sünder, du
    0:50
  9. 9.
    3 Traditional Rhymes, op. 17: II. Heiland, unsre Missetaten
    0:48
  10. 10.
    3 Traditional Rhymes, op. 17: III. Liebste Jungfrau, wir sind dein
    0:56
  11. 11.
    3 Songs, op. 18: No. 1, Schatzerl klein
    1:08
  12. 12.
    3 Songs, op. 18: No. 2, Erlösung
    1:17
  13. 13.
    3 Songs, op. 18: No. 3, Ave Regina
    1:34
  14. 14.
    String Trio, op. 20: I. Sehr langsam
    3:55
  15. 15.
    String Trio, op. 20: II. Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll
    5:55
  16. 16.
    Quartet, op. 22: I. Sehr mässig
    3:02
  17. 17.
    Quartet, op. 22: II. Sehr schwungvoll
    2:26
  18. 18.
    Variations for Piano, op. 27: I. Sehr mässig
    1:56
  19. 19.
    Variations for Piano, op. 27: II. Sehr schnell
    0:42
  20. 20.
    Variations for Piano, op. 27: III. Ruhig fliessend
    3:22
  21. 21.
    6 Pieces for Orchestra, op. 6 (Revised Version): I. Langsam
    1:25
  22. 22.
    6 Pieces for Orchestra, op. 6 (Revised Version): II. Bewegt
    1:24
  23. 23.
    6 Pieces for Orchestra, op. 6 (Revised Version): III. Massig
    1:07
  24. 24.
    6 Pieces for Orchestra, op. 6 (Revised Version): IV. Sehr massig
    4:43
  25. 25.
    6 Pieces for Orchestra, op. 6 (Revised Version): V. Sehr langsam
    2:46
  26. 26.
    6 Pieces for Orchestra, op. 6 (Revised Version): VI. Langsam
    1:42
  27. 27.
    4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, op. 7: I. Sehr langsam
    1:22
  28. 28.
    4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, op. 7: II. Rasch
    1:37
  29. 29.
    4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, op. 7: III. Sehr langsam
    1:43
  30. 30.
    4 Pieces for Violin and Piano, op. 7: IV. Bewegt
    0:59
  31. 31.
    3 Pieces for Cello and Piano, op. 11: I. Mässige Achtel
    1:04
  32. 32.
    3 Pieces for Cello and Piano, op. 11: II. Sehr bewegt
    0:24
  33. 33.
    3 Pieces for Cello and Piano, op. 11: III. Äusserst ruhig
    0:59
  34. 34.
    Concerto for Nine Instruments, op. 24: I. Etwas lebhaft
    2:51
  35. 35.
    Concerto for Nine Instruments, op. 24: II. Sehr langsam
    2:40
  36. 36.
    Concerto for Nine Instruments, op. 24: II. Sehr rasch
    1:21
  37. 37.
    German Dances, D. 820: I. no. 1 in A-flat major
    1:06
  38. 38.
    German Dances, D. 820: II. no. 1 in A-flat major cont.
    1:31
  39. 39.
    German Dances, D. 820: III. no. 1 in A-flat major cont.
    1:31
  40. 40.
    German Dances, D. 820: IV. no. 2 in B-flat major
    1:14
  41. 41.
    German Dances, D. 820: V. no. 2 in B-flat major cont.
    1:39
  42. 42.
    German Dances, D. 820: VI. no. 2 in B-flat major cont.
    2:28

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