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Gems of the High Classicism Era, one of the very best Contem

Dr. P. Schulte | Recklinghausen, Germany | 07/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD included high Classicism Symphonies by Paul Wranitzky 1756-1808 .

His czechian Name was Pavel Vranicky, who was one of the leading Composers

in Vienna and a Friend of Beethoven .He has had the same Birthyear as Mozart 1756. - Mozart died very early in 1791 and as you can remember,

his last two Symphonies were perhaps Mozarts best Symphonies. Wranitzky

has had a longer time to live , so he could continue to write Symphonies in the 1790s and 1800s and progress the Style of Mozart`s last two

Symphonies. It was the Time of the High Classicism Era. Very powerful

Symphonies, witch also have much Melody in a very complex Way.

This is a Double-CD with four Symphonies with a very good Soundquality and

a very good interpretation or performance . So I think its better than the Chandos CD with Paul Wranitzky Symphonies, witch belongs to the very best in the Contemporary of Mozart Serie. Get this CD , here are realy some outstanding Movements with mutch Power and Melody !"

Vranicky Who?

CJV | Illinois | 01/01/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's no wonder why Vranicky was well liked by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. He definitely is one of the great forgotten classical period composers. Hard to compete with the aforementioned; but if he lived during any other time, he probably would be better recoginized today. All that said, these symphonies are well thought out pieces. The Op. 52 Sym. is the one I am most drawn to; seems to be the best of the four. Vranicky's style is a mix of Mozart and Beethoven. The courtly feel of Mozart with the stepped up size orchestra and sound of Beethoven. Anyone interested in exploring other great classical period composers, don't let Pavel go bye, you will be missing something."