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Donald Macleod tells more tales of the skulduggery of nineteenth century court life. Today - Weber struggles against anti-German sentiment and tense relations with his colleagues in Dresden.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Jubel-Ouverture Op.59

    Conductor: Neeme JARVI Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra

    • CHANDOS.
    • CHAN 90-66.
  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Missa sancta no. 2 in G major J.251, Op.76 (Jubelmesse) for soli, chorus & orchestra

    Conductor: Gerhard WILHELM Performer: Elisabeth SPEISER - Soprano, Helen WATTS - Contralto, Kurt EQUILUZ - Tenor, Siegmund NIMSGERN - Bass, STUTTGART HYMNUS CHOIR, WERNER KELTSCH INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

    • EMI.
    • cdc747679-2.
  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Invitation to the dance - rondo brillant Op.65 for piano

    Performer: Alexander PALEY - Piano

    • NAXOS.
    • 8.-550988.
  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Der Freischutz - opera in 3 acts J.277 - Overture

    Conductor: Neeme JARVI Performer: Philharmonia Orchestra

    • CHANDOS.
    • CHAN 90-66.
    • 8.

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