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WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Characterb. 1947 · Germany, Germany
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The WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln is the symphony orchestra of Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), the public broadcaster serving North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1947, it is based in Cologne and performs a wide-ranging repertoire that spans the classical canon, contemporary orchestral works, opera, and electro-acoustic music. The ensemble regularly collaborates with leading conductors and soloists and is known for its commitment to new music and innovative programming.
Popular tracks
- 11:42
Euryanthe, J. 291, Act III: Nein! Lässt ihn frei! (Live)
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- 24:55
Die Landstreicher: Overture
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- 32:38
Petersburger Schlittenfahrt, Op. 57
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- 47:21
Nocturnes, L. 91: No. 1, Nuages
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- 53:20
Suor Angelica, SC 87: Ave Maria, Ave Maria
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- 62:10
Sibelius: 2 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: No. 2 in D Major
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- 73:43
Sibelius: 2 Humoresques for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 87: No. 1 in D Minor
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- 816:11
Modulations (1976-77) pour 33 Musiciens
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- 924:31
Gruppen - For 3 Orchestras (1955/1957)
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- 1023:03
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
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- 1119:53
Transitoires (1980-81) pour grand Orchestre
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- 128:25
Čert a Káča, Op. 112, B. 201: Overture
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Albums
Weber: Euryanthe, J. 291 (Recorded 1958) [Live]
Album · 2014
Ziehrer: Die Landstreicher
Album · 2016
Eilenberg: Petersburger Schlittenfahrt, Waltzes & Polkas
Album · 2010
Dvořák: Čert a Káča, Op. 112, B. 201
Album · 2016
Gérard Grisey: Les Espaces Acoustiques
Album · 2005
Dvorák: Jakobín, Op. 84
Album · 2016
Tchaikovsky
Album · 2017
Puccini: Suor Angelica, SC 87
Album · 2012
Strauss, R.: Daphne
Album · 2005
Debussy, C.: La Mer / Nocturnes / Prelude A L'Apres-Midi D'Un Faune
Album · 2006
Strauss, R.: Elektra [Opera]
Album · 1953
Dukas: Ariane et Barbe-bleue
Album · 2011