Kurt Masur Essentials

Kurt Masur Essentials

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This German conductor's deep engagement with late Romanticism made him a perfect choice for works by Mahler and Strauss. The steady, controlled sound he elicited from orchestras was in demand at profound occasions the world over. When leading the Leipzig players, Masur celebrated the reunification of Germany with Beethoven's Ninth; when working with the New York Philharmonic, he gave the city a celebrated performance of Brahms' Deutsches Requiem directly following 9/11. Get to know his powerful catalogue, and his work with singers like Jessye Norman, with this wide-ranging selection.

I. Allegro molto appassionato

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Maxim Vengerov

12:57

II. Andante

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Maxim Vengerov

7:57

III. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivace

Maxim Vengerov, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

6:39

I. Allegro Vivace - Più Animato Poco

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

11:13

II. Andante con Moto

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

6:03

III. Con Moto Moderato

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

5:41

IV. Saltarello - Presto

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

5:47

Promenade I

Kurt Masur, London Philharmonic Orchestra

1:26

Pictures at an Exhibition : 1. Gnomus

Kurt Masur, London Philharmonic Orchestra

2:39

Pictures at an Exhibition : 2. The Old Castle

Kurt Masur, London Philharmonic Orchestra

4:29

Pictures at an Exhibition : 4. Bydlo

Kurt Masur, London Philharmonic Orchestra

3:00

I. The Montagues and the Capulets

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

4:49

VI. Romeo and Juliet

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

7:14

VII. Death of Tybalt

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

4:43

V. Romeo and Juliet Before Parting

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

7:58

VII. Romeo at Juliet's Grave

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

6:10

I. Frühling

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Jessye Norman, Kurt Masur

3:45

II. September

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Jessye Norman

5:32

III. Beim Schlafengehen

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Jessye Norman, Kurt Masur

6:09

IV. Im Abendrot

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Jessye Norman

9:58

I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Fritz Kreisler) [Live]

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic, Anne-Sophie Mutter

27:08

II. Larghetto (Live)

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

10:59

III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Fritz Kreisler) [Live]

New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur, Anne-Sophie Mutter

10:16

Boléro

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

15:45

I. De l'aube à midi sur la mer

New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur

9:12

II. Jeux de vagues

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

7:05

III. Dialogue du vent et de la mer

New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur

8:35

Overture

Günther Herbig, Staatskapelle Berlin

11:55

I. Scherzo

Günther Herbig, Staatskapelle Berlin

4:34

1. Allegro

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur, Beaux Arts Trio

17:20

I. Allegro

Yo-Yo Ma, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

15:04

II. Adagio, ma non troppo

Yo-Yo Ma, New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur

12:33

III. Finale. Allegro moderato

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic, Yo-Yo Ma

12:50

I. Molto allegro con fuoco

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Cyprien Katsaris, Kurt Masur

7:01

II. Andante

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Cyprien Katsaris

4:52

III. Presto - Molto allegro vivace

Kurt Masur, Cyprien Katsaris, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

5:38

Pt. 2 "Sei stille dem Herrn" [An Angel]

2:30

Pt. 2 "Wer bis an das Ende beharrt" [Chorus]

2:09

Pt. 2 "Herr, es wird Nacht um mich" [Elijah, the Angel]

1:20

Pt. 2 "Der Herr ging vorüber" [Chorus]

3:28

Overture (Die Zauberharfe, D.644)

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

9:57

Romance: "Der Vollmond strahlt auf Bergeshöh'n"

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Elly Ameling, Kurt Masur

3:46

Entr'acte No. 3 - Andantino

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

8:08

Die Wiege

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Kurt Masur

4:28

Der Kampf um's Dasein

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

2:43

Zum Grabe (Die Wiege des zukünftigen Lebens)

Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

6:21

I. War. Allegretto

New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur

26:35

II. Memories. Moderato (poco allegretto)

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

10:59

III. My Native Field. Adagio

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

19:06

IV. Victory. Allegro non troppo

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

18:03

I. Fanfare. Allegretto - Allegro maestoso

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

2:22

II. The Castle, Brno. Andante - Allegretto

New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur

6:16

III. The Queen's Monastery, Brno. Moderato

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

5:49

IV. The Street Leading to the Castle. Allegretto

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

2:36

V. The Town Hall, Brno. Andante con moto

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

7:16

I. Rondo - Andante und Hymne

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

14:45

II. Ostinato - Allegro

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

3:53

III. Lied der Lulu - Comodo

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

2:48

Symphonic Pieces from the Opera "Lulu" IV. Variationen - Moderato

New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur

3:30

V. Adagio - Sostenuto - Lento . Grave

Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic

8:33