Embarking on a series of recordings of classical originals for symphonic wind band is an adventurous quest. We decided to compile German-Austrian gems on this second volume, illustrating the development and expansion of the symphonic wind band of nearly one-and-a-half centuries: from Beethoven (1810) to Hindemith (1951).

Richard Strauss composed Variationen über 'Wilhelm von Oranien' in 1892. The former principal conductor of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy, major Pieter Jansen, rediscovered this work in the archives of the Royal House of the Netherlands in 1999. It became our National Anthem in 1932, but the melody dates back to at least 1572. Another work on this CD that was published only twenty years ago is the beautiful and virtuosic Nocturne by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Two marches by composers no less than Beethoven and Bruckner, should naturally be included on a CD by a military band, representing a different and lesser-known part of their repertoire.

We conclude our journey with three twentieth century German Austrian giants: Paul Hindemith, Arnold Schoenberg and Kurt Weill.

In 2017 the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy appointed maestro Arjan Tien as its principal conductor and music director. Musicians and critics alike appreciate his interpretations for their warmth, energy and sensitivity, and he is widely considered to be one of the most versatile conductors of his generation.

Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy & Arjan Tien

Composers

Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)
Bruckner, Anton (1824-96)
Hindemith, Paul (1895-1963)
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-47)
Schoenberg, Arnold (1874-1951)
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949)
Weill, Kurt (1900-50)

Works

Beethoven: Marsch und Trio für Militärmusik WoO20, 'Zapfenstreich'
Bruckner: March in E flat major
Hindemith: Symphony in B flat major for Concert Band
Mendelssohn: Overture for wind instruments 'Harmoniemusik', Op. 24
Schoenberg: Theme and Variations, Op. 43a
Strauss, R: Variations on 'Wilhelm von Oranien'
Weill, K: Kleine Dreigroschenmusik

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, Herbert von Karajan

Composers

Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)
Ertl, Dominik (1857-1911)
Frederick II of Prussia (1712-86)
Fucik, Julius (1872-1916)
Henrion, Richard (1854-1940)
Komzák, Karl (1850-1905)
Lindemann, Wilhelm (1882-1941)
Moltke, Count Cuno von (1847-1923)
Mühlberger, Karl (1857-1944)
Piefke, Johann Gottfried (1817-84)
Radeck, Ferdinand (1828-1903)
Schrammel, Johann (1850-93)
Seifert, Anton (1826-73)
Sonntag, Gottfried (1846-1921)
Strauss, Johann (1825-99)
Strauss, Johann (1804-49)
Suppe, Franz von (1829-95)
Teike, Carl Albert Hermann (1864-1922)
Wagner, Josef Franz (1856-1908)
Wagnes, Eduard (1863-1936)
Works

anon.: Coburger Marsch
anon.: Marsch der Finnländischen Reiterei
anon.: Pappenheimer Marsch
anon.: Pariser Einzugsmarsch
anon.: Petersburger Marsch
Beethoven: March for Military Music in F major WoO 18 'York March'
Ertl: Hoch- und Deutschmeister-Marsch
Frederick II: Hohenfriedberger Marsch
Frederick II: Torgauer Marsch
Fucik: Die Regimentskinder
Fucik: Florentiner Marsch
Henrion: Fehrbelliner Reitermarsch
Henrion: Kreuzritter-Fanfare
Komzák II: Erzherzog-Albrecht-Marsch, Op. 136
Komzák II: Vindobona-Marsch
Lindemann, W: Unter dem Grillenbanner
Moltke: Des Großen Kurfürsten Reitermarsch
Mühlberger: Mir sein die Kaiserjäger
Piefke: Königgrätzer Marsch
Piefke: Preußens Gloria
Radeck, F: Fridericus-Rex-Grenadiermarsch
Schrammel: Wien bleibt Wien
Seifert, A: Kärntner Liedermarsch
Sonntag: Nibelungen-Marsch
Strauss, J, II: March 'Zigeunerbaron'
Strauss, J, I: Radetzky March, Op. 228
Suppe: Oh Du mein Österreich
Teike: Alte Kameraden
Wagner, J F: Tiroler Holzhackerbuab'n
Wagner, J F: Unter dem Doppeladler
Wagnes: Die Bosniaken kommen