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Ludovit Rajter 1906–2000
Orchestral Works:
Divertimento for orchestra; Suite
symphonique;
Suite from the ballet »Poszonyi majalis«;
Sinfonietta per grande orchestra;
Impressioni rapsodiche
Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra
David Porcelijn
cpo 777 574–2 CD, DDD, 2009
FonoForum 7/2011: »Whether the Divertimento
or the Sinfonietta, everything
in Rajter sounds fine, varied, and delicate.
This may also be a factor of the orchestra’s
wonderfully light performance
style under David Porcelijn.«
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Günter Raphael 1903–1960
Symphonies 2–5
Chorus Symphony »Von der großen
Weisheit« after Laotse op. 81
MDR Sinfonieorchester, Christoph
Altstaedt;
Berliner Philharmoniker, Sergiu Celibidache;
NDR Sinfonieorchester, Hans Schmidt-
Isserstedt;
Chor & Symphonieorchester des BR,
Michael Gielen
cpo 777 563–2
3 CDs, ADD/DDD, 1950–2007
Crescendo 7/2010: »Raphael was a
gifted symphonic director and an excellent
orchestrator. The recordings stand
the test in audio respects. Authentic
music by this great forgotten composer
who now finally has the chance to be
rediscovered.«
Günter Raphael 1903–1960
Violin Concerto No. 2 and other Works
for Violin
Christine Raphael, Violin
Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
Jorge Rotter
cpo 777 564–2 2 CDs, AAD/DDD, 1979–92
FonoForum 11/2010: »Since Christine
Raphael interprets her father’s works
with fine feeling, her recording may be
termed an authentic legacy.«