After two memorable recordings devoted to Mahler's Third and Fifth symphonies, François-Xavier Roth continues his exploration of the major works premiered by the Gürzenich Orchestra. In the spotlight this time are two of the young Richard Strauss's most brilliant achievements: Till Eulenspiegel and Don Quixote. In the latter, a symphonic poem in the guise of a double concerto, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Tabea Zimmermann form a picaresque duo playing the Knight of the Doleful Countenance and his squire Sancho Panza.
1 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Introduzione. Mässiges Zeitmass 2 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Thema. Mäßig (Don Quixote, Knight of the Doleful Countenance) - Maggiore (Sancho Panza) 3 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation I. Gemächlich (The Adventure with the Windmills) 4 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation II. Kriegerisch (The Battle with the Sheep) 5 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation III. Mäßiges Zeitmaß (Dialogue Between Knight and Squire) 6 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation IV. Etwas Breiter (The Adventure with the Pilgrims) 7 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation V. Sehr Langsam (The Knight's Vigil) 8 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VI. Schnell (The Meeting with Dulcinea) 9 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VII. Ein Wenig Ruhiger Als Vorher (The Ride Through the Air) 10 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation VIII. Gemächlich (The Voyage in the Enchanted Boat) 11 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation IX. Schnell Und Stürmisch (The Contest with the Supposed Enchanters) 12 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Variation X. Viel Breiter (The Duel with the Knight of the White Moon - the Defeated Don Quixote's Journey Home) 13 Strauss: Don Quixote, Op.35 - Finale. Sehr Ruhig (Death of Don Quixote) 14 Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, Op.28 15 Strauss: Romanze for Cello and Orchestra, TRV.118
