Hermann Scherchen

Hermann Scherchen

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About Hermann Scherchen

Hermann Scherchen (June 21, 1891 – June 12, 1966) was a German conductor. Born in Berlin, he was originally a violist and played among the violas of the Bluthner Orchestra of Berlin while still in his teens. He conducted in Riga from 1914 to 1916 and in Königsberg from 1928 to 1933, after which he left Germany in protest at the Nazi regime and worked in Switzerland. Along with the philanthropist Werner Reinhart, Scherchen played a leading role in shaping the musical life of Winterthur for many years

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The Four Seasons, No. 1 in E Major - "Spring": I. Allegro

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I. Langsam. Schleppened. Wie ein Naturalaut. Im Anfang sehr gemaechlich

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II. Kraeftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell. Trio. Recht gemaechlich

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III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen

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Generique

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IV. Stuermisch bewegt

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I. Totenfeier. Allegro maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck

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The Four Seasons, No. 3 in F Major - "Autumn": I. Allegro

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Requiem In D Minor, K.626 (Compl. By Franz Xaver Süssmayer): 1. Introitus: Requiem

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II. Andante moderato

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