Title: Weber – the Spirit of German Romanticism
Artist: Wolfgang Sawallisch
Label: Warner Classics
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5026854112398
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-06-05
Number of Discs: 18
Additional Details: BOXED SET

Despite a difficult start in life and an early reputation as a “conceited brat” (not helped by a father who tried to market him as a “new Mozart”) Carl Maria von Weber developed into a disciplined professional through rigorous training under Abb Vogler and years of practical experience managing theatres in Breslau, Prague, and Dresden. His breakthrough as a composer was closely tied to his collaboration with clarinettist Heinrich Joseph Baermann – Weber’s mastery of the clarinet’s technical possibilities leading to the famous concertos that paved the way for his operatic triumphs. His masterpiece, ‘Der Freischtz’ became a cultural phenomenon, praised for it’s “Wolf’s Glen” scene and it’s balance between romantic nature and demonic forces. After a life of great musical discipline amidst continued adversities, Weber died in London at only 39 years old, shortly after the successful premiere of his final opera ‘Oberon’. This box celebrates the range of Weber’s genius via the selection of several highly recommended reference recordings.

Tracks:
1.1 Euryanthe, Op. 81, J. 291: Overture
1.2 Der Beherrscher Der Geister, Op. 27, J. 122
1.3 Abu Hassan, J. 106: Overture
1.4 Jubel-Ouvertre, Op. 59, J. 245
1.5 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: Overture
1.6 Preciosa, Op. 78, J. 279: Overture
1.7 Oberon, J. 306: Overture
1.8 Peter Schmoll Op. 8 : Ouverture
1.9 Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65, J. 260 (Orch. Berlioz)
1.10 Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: I. Allegro Con Fuoco
1.11 Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: II. Andante
1.12 Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: III. Scherzo. Presto
1.13 Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 19, J. 50: IV. Finale. Presto
1.14 Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: I. Allegro
1.15 Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: II. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
1.16 Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: III. Menuetto. Allegro
1.17 Symphony No. 2 in C Major, J. 51: IV. Finale. Scherzo Presto
1.18 Konzertstck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: I. Larghetto Affettuoso
1.19 Konzertstck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: II. Allegro Passionato
1.20 Konzertstck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: III. Tempo Di Marcia – Pi Mosso
1.21 Konzertstck in F minor, Op. 79, J. 282: IV. Presto Giocoso
1.22 Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: I. Adagio – Andante
1.23 Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: II. Andante Con Moto
1.24 Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: III. Recitativo – Adagio
1.25 Concertino for Horn in E minor, Op. 45, J. 188: IV. Polacca
1.26 Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114: I. Allegro
1.27 Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
1.28 Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114: III. Rondo. Allegretto
1.29 Clarinet Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26, J. 109: I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
1.30 Clarinet Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26, J. 109: II. Andante
1.31 Clarinet Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26, J. 109: III. Rondo. Allegretto
1.32 Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: I. Allegro
1.33 Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: II. Romanza. Andante
1.34 Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, J. 118: III. Alla Polacca
1.35 Bassoon Concerto in F minor, Op. 75: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
1.36 Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 in F minor : Adagio
1.37 Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 in F minor : Rondo (Allegro)
1.38 Andante E Rondo Ongarese, Op. 35: I. Andante (Revised Georg Schnemann)
1.39 Andante E Rondo Ongarese, Op. 35: II. Rondo Ungarese (Revised Georg Schnemann)
1.40 Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: I. Allegro
1.41 Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: II. Andante
1.42 Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: III. Menuetto
1.43 Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199: IV. Rondo
1.44 Rondo Brillante, Op. 62, J. 252 “La Gat”
1.45 Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65, J. 260
1.46 Polacca Brillante, Op. 72, J. 268 “L’hilarit”
1.47 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: I. Moderato
1.48 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: II. Menuetto
1.49 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: III. Andante
1.50 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, Op. 70, J. 287: IV. Finale
1.51 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: I. Allegro
1.52 Clarinet Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 34, J. 182: II. Fantasia. Adagio
1.53 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: III. Menuetto: Capriccio Presto
1.54 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: IV. Rondo: Allegro Giocoso
1.55 Variations on a Theme from Silvana, Op. 33, J. 128: Theme and 7 Variations
1.56 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48: I Allegro Con Fuoco
1.57 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48: II Andante Con Moto
1.58 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48: III Rondo – Allegro
1.59 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): I: Allegro
1.60 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): II: Fantasia – Adagio Ma Non Troppo
1.61 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): III: Menuetto Capriccio – Presto
1.62 Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, J182, Op.34 (Version for String Orchestra): IV: Rondo – Allegro Giocoso
1.63 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, J. 204: I. Allegro Con Fuoco
1.64 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, J. 204: II. Andante Con Moto
1.65 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, J. 204: III. Rondo. Allegro
1.66 Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 “Progressive”: I. Air Russe (Arr. Szigeti)
1.67 Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 “Progressive”: II. Rondo (Arr. Szigeti)
1.68 Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: I. Allegro Moderato
1.69 Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: II. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace
1.70 Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: III. Andante Espressivo. Schfers Klage
1.71 Trio in G minor, Op. 63, J. 259: IV. Finale. Allegro
1.72 Adagio Und Rondo, J. Anh. 31: Adagio
1.73 Adagio Und Rondo, J. Anh. 31: Rondo
1.74 Waltz in E-Flat Major, J. 149
1.75 4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 1, Ihr Kleinen Vgelein, J. 150
1.76 4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 2, Lebe Wohl, Meine Ses Leben, J. 151
1.77 4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 3, Die Verliebte Schferin, J. 152
1.78 4 Songs By Duke Leopold August of Gotha: No. 4, Beim Kindlichen Strahl Des Erwachenden Phoibos, J. 153
1.79 Concertino in C Major: I. Adagio
1.80 Concertino in C Major: II. Rondo. Polacca
1.81 Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 “Progressive”: I. Air Russe (Perf. By Flute and Piano)
1.82 Violin Sonata in D minor, Op. 10B No. 3, J. 101 “Progressive”: II. Rondo. Presto (Version for Flute and Piano)
1.83 Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 10B No. 6, J. 104 “Progressive”: I. Allegro Con Fuoco (Version for Flute and Piano)
1.84 Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 10B No. 6, J. 104 “Progressive”: II. Largo (Version for Flute and Piano)
1.85 Violin Sonata in C Major, Op. 10B No. 6, J. 104 “Progressive”: III. Polacca (Version for Flute and Piano)
1.86 Adagio and Rondo in F Major, J. 115: I. Adagio (Arr. Piatigorsky for Cello and Piano)
1.87 Adagio and Rondo in F Major, J. 115: II. Rondo (Arr. Piatigorsky for Cello and Piano)
1.88 Romanze Op.3 No.2
1.89 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: Introduzione. “Victoria, Der Meister Soll Leben” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.90 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: Waltz (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.91 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: “Hier Im Ird’schen Jammertal” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.92 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: “Kommt Ein Schlanker Bursch Gegangen” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.93 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: “Und Ob Die Wolke Sie Verhlle” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.94 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: “Wir Winden Dir Den Jungfernkranz” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.95 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: “Was Gleicht Wohl Auf Erden Dem Jgervergngen?” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.96 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277: “Wie? Was? Entsetzen! Dort in Der Schreckensschlucht?” (Arr. Flachs for Winds)
1.97 Variations on a Theme from Silvana in B minor, Op. 33, J. 128: Thema and 7 Variations (Orch. Schottstdt)
1.98 Der Freischtz, Op. 77, J. 277, Act 2: Aria. “Leise, Leise, Fromme Weise” (Perf. By Clarinet and Orchestra)
1.99 Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Transc. M. Nakariakov for Trumpet and Orchestra)
1.100 Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: II. Adagio (Transc. M. Nakariakov for Trumpet and Orchestra)
1.101 Bassoon Concerto in F Major, Op. 75, J. 127: III. Rondo. Allegro (Transc. M. Nakariakov for Trumpet and Orchestra)
1.102 Moto Pertetuo
1.103 Polonaise Brillante, S. 367 “L’hilarit” (After Weber’s Op. 72)
1.104 An Webers Grabe, for Male Chorus a Capella, WWV 72: “Hebt An Den Sang” (Langsam)
1.105 Funeral Music for Winds After Themes from “Euryanthe” of Weber, WWV 73
1.106 Fantasy on Themes from Weber’s “Der Freischtz” for Flute and Orchestra
1.107 Symphonic Metamorphoses on Themes By Carl Maria Von Weber (2004 Remastered Version): I. Allegro