NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra & Kristjan Jarvi - Richard Strauss: Metamorphosen; Daniel Schnyder: Krisis / Psalm

From the destruction of Munich in WWII to the terror attack of 9/11, the themes of war and reconciliation are at the core of this CD. At its centre is Richard Strauss' late masterpiece, Metamorphosen for twenty-three solo strings, flanked by two works by the Swiss-born American composer and saxophonist Daniel Schnyder. The first, Krisis, was written as a companion piece to the deeply-felt Strauss composition.

The programme reflects the conflicts raging around us today and mankind's optimism for a better future. Performed by the NDR Radio Philharmonic conducted by Kristjan J�rvi and featuring Finnish soprano Susanna Levonen, this is an imaginative and impressive release that deserves wide attention.

Kristjan J�rvi comes from the renowned Estonian family of conductors - his famous father is Neeme J�rvi and his older brother the internationally-known conductor Paavo J�rvi.

Personnel: Susanna Leoven (soprano), NDR Radio Philharmonic, Kristjan J�rvi (conductor)