Curious, Compelling Braunfels Music for Piano and Orchestra (Video Review)

David Hurwitz

Artistic Quality:

Sound Quality:

The Botton Line: If you’ve been following this Capriccio series of works by Walter Braunfels (1882-1954), a very talented, half-Jewish German composer whose music was banned by the Nazis and then ignored by the post-War avant-garde, you’ll certainly want to grab this release without delay. I mean, who can resist a peppy, piano concerto-like piece called “Witches’ Sabbath?” In fact, all three pieces on this disc are great fun, and a real discovery, as you can hear for yourself.

« Back to Search Results


Recording Details:

Reference Recording: None

  • BRAUNFELS, WALTER:
    Witches' Sabbath (Hexensabbat); Konzertstück for Piano and Orchestra; Hebridean Dances for Piano and Orchestra

Search Music Reviews

Search Sponsor

  • Insider Reviews only
  • Click here for Search Tips

Visit Our Merchandise Store

Visit Store
  • Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann
    Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, NY; Oct 24, 2024 Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann is a nasty work. Despite its
  • RIP David Vernier, Editor-in-Chief
    David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com’s founding Editor-in-Chief passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. The end came shockingly quickly. Just a
  • Finally, It’s SIR John
    He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related