Gustav Mahler arranged Schubert’s String Quartet No. 14 ‘Death and the Maiden’ by expanding it into a grand orchestral spectacle. It reveals his admiration for Schubert and serves to intensify the quartet’s journey through life, death and human resilience in this fusion of two great composers’ musical visions. Airat Ichmouratov’s Concerto Grosso No. 3 is subtitled ‘Liechtenstein’ and draws on the country’s breath-taking scenery and music in an expressive and virtuoso orchestral exploration. It was composed specifically for Alexander Gilman and the LGT Young Soloists, one of the most successful touring youth orchestras throughout the world.
Tracklist
1: LGT Young Soloists – String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden" (Arr. for String Orchestra by Gustav Mahler): I. Allegro
2: LGT Young Soloists – String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden" (Arr. for String Orchestra by Gustav Mahler): II. Andante con moto
3: LGT Young Soloists – String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden" (Arr. for String Orchestra by Gustav Mahler): III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
4: LGT Young Soloists – String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden" (Arr. for String Orchestra by Gustav Mahler): IV. Presto
5: LGT Young Soloists – Concerto grosso No. 3, Op. 68 "Liechtenstein": I. Allegro agitato
6: LGT Young Soloists – Concerto grosso No. 3, Op. 68 "Liechtenstein": II. Largo
7: LGT Young Soloists – Concerto grosso No. 3, Op. 68 "Liechtenstein": III. Allegro giocoso