Simon Murphy & New Dutch Academy Chamber Orchestra - Jet Set! (2019) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Featuring works by Abel, Reichardt, Zelter, Storace, Mozart and Paisiello, this album follows the musical “jet set” of the 18th century as they “do” the splendid cosmopolitan cultural epicentres of the time, including London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and St Petersburg. Exploring the intertwining stories of these leading lights as they criss-cross the European Continent, the album watches the sparks fly as they inspire each other in this period abuzz with creative fervour, international cultural exchange and mind-blowing talent. With several world-première recordings of new discoveries (Abel, Reichardt, Storace) alongside some well-loved classics, this journey features music which abounds in enlightened positivity, radiance, inventiveness, energy and inspiration.

This outstanding programme is presented by conductor/violist Simon Murphy and his New Dutch Academy, with soprano Gudrun Sidonie Otto providing the vocal contributions. JET SET! is the seventh PENTATONE release of Murphy and his ensemble, after having presented albums performing the works of Corelli, Stamitz, Richter, Schmitt, Zappa, Bach, Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and Van Wassenaer.

Tracklist:
1 Viola Concerto in E-Flat Major: I. Allegro con fuoco
2 Viola Concerto in E-Flat Major: II. Adagio ma non troppo
3 Viola Concerto in E-Flat Major: III. Rondo. Un poco moderato
4 Symphony in C Major, Op. 14 No. 1, WKO 25: I. Allegro
5 Symphony in C Major, Op. 14 No. 1, WKO 25: II. Andante
6 Symphony in C Major, Op. 14 No. 1, WKO 25: III. Allegro ma non troppo
7 Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Deh vieni, non tardar
8 Symphony in G Major: I. —
9 Symphony in G Major: II. Andantino
10 Symphony in G Major: III. Presto
11 The Siege of Belgrade: Domestic Peace, My Soul's Desire (Arr. S. Murphy for Soprano & Orchestra)
12 L'amor contrastato "La molinara": Nel cor più non mi sento
13 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 14 No. 2, WKO 26: I. Allegro
14 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 14 No. 2, WKO 26: II. Andantino
15 Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 14 No. 2, WKO 26: III. Tempo di menuetto

Personnel:
New Dutch Academy
Simon Murphy, conductor