A new release from The Cleveland Orchestra
This fourth audio release for The Cleveland Orchestra’s own label again showcases the unparalleled artistry, refined polish, and emotional power of this ensemble under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst. The album features three of Richard Strauss' early tone poems, providing a tantalizing window into Welser-Möst's reputation as a renowned conductor of Strauss' music.
Strauss wrote a total of nine tone poems—orchestral works that depict a storyline. Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks are among his earliest successes and became instant hits with audiences worldwide. These Cleveland Orchestra recordings were captured in September and October 2021 with live audiences in Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center in Cleveland. All three were featured in a series of donor appreciation concerts, while Macbeth was also included in the season's opening weekend, the Orchestra's first public indoor performances since the coronavirus shutdown in March 2020.
Finer details
- For release on Friday 3 June
- Available to pre-order from Friday 6 May
- Recorded at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center, in September and October 2021
Franz Welser-Möst shares his knowledge of Strauss
The album disc release includes a 40-page booklet featuring an essay by Franz Welser-Möst about Strauss' tone poems and artistry, along with program notes about each piece and an overview of Strauss' career and legacy.
“Strauss was a master of heartache, of yearnings, drama, comedy and tragedy. Of full-throated emotions across so many categories, including the little moments of everyday life, the small truths that overwhelm us sometimes, but are in actuality not important except in that moment of reality. All of these, Strauss's music manages with an unfailing mastery that quite often leaves me speechless and with a wide grin on my face — not in laughter but in admiration for his many perfect touches of musical coloring and punctuation.” – Franz Welser-Möst
Watch, read and listen
Download or stream high quality recordings of Strauss: Three Tone Poems, mixed in Dolby Atmos, and explore the range of supporting assets available, including promotional photos, CD booklet and artist details.
Promotional activity
- A blend of print and digital advertising booked with major arts publications in the US and Europe
- Regular social media activity across The Cleveland Orchestra’s online platforms, reaching 140k Facebook followers, 45k Instagram followers, 41k Twitter followers and 9k YouTube subscribers
- Planned editorial coverage by notable media outlets, including an interview with Franz Welser-Möst by Presto Music
Get in touch
For further information, contact Justin Holden, Vice President of Communications, The Cleveland Orchestra
+1-216-231-7476 | jholden@clevelandorchestra.com