Richard Strauss - An Alpine Symphony (Vasily Petrenko)

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Composer: Richard Strauss

• Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Vasily Petrenko, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: harmonia mundi

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Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra reach new artistic heights with Richard Strauss’s monumental An Alpine Symphony, one of the most spectacular scores ever written for full orchestra. Inspired by the majestic Bavarian Alps that Strauss held dear, this expansive symphonic poem serves as the ultimate pinnacle of the genre, presenting a captivating sonic panorama where nature acts as a profound metaphor for human existence itself. Rendered with extraordinary symphonic depth and dramatic power, this brilliant release stands as a breathtaking musical journey through vivid orchestral landscapes and deep philosophical reflection.

Vasily Petrenko (b. 1976) is one of today’s most acclaimed conductors, known for his dynamic artistry and leadership of major orchestras worldwide. Trained in St. Petersburg, he launched his career at the Mikhailovsky Theatre and has since held key posts, including Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (2006–2021), Oslo Philharmonic (2013–2020), and European Union Youth Orchestra (2015–2024). Since 2021, he has served as Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A frequent guest with leading ensembles and opera houses, Petrenko is also a distinguished recording artist, celebrated for acclaimed symphony cycles of Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, Elgar, Scriabin, Strauss, Prokofiev, and Myaskovsky.

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