JOSEPH MARTIN KRAUS (1756-1792): Overtures to Proserpin, Zum Geburtstage des Königs Gustav III, Äfventyraren* and King Gustav III's Funeral Cantata, Arias: Du i hvars oskuldsfulla blick*, Ma tu tremi*, Ch'io mai vi possa*, Parvum quando cerno Deum*, Du temps, qui détruit tout, Sentimi, non partir! - Al mio bene and Hör mina ömma suckar klaga*. * - World Premiere Recordings.
Catalogue Number: 10Q032
Label: Naxos
Reference: 8.572865
Format: CD
Price: $11.98
Description: The longest piece here is the ten-minute overture Äfventyraren, written in 1790 for a stage play, and which has a Haydnesque sense of humor and wit. The arias come from various sources, some of them stand-alone concert pieces, and add a bit more to our knowledge of Kraus' dramatic musical personality.
