TONGUE OF FIRE

Rutti, Arensky, Poulenc

01 Concerto for Organ, Strings and Percussion - I. Allegro Carl Rütti (b.1949) Martin Heini (organ), Mario Schubiger (percussion), The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 7:19

02 Concerto for Organ, Strings and Percussion - II. Adagio Carl Rütti (b.1949) Martin Heini (organ), Mario Schubiger (percussion), The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 8:07

03 Concerto for Organ, Strings and Percussion - III. Amsel - Scherzino Carl Rütti (b.1949) Martin Heini (organ), Mario Schubiger (percussion), The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 1:46

04 Concerto for Organ, Strings and Percussion - IV. Variationen - Variations on the carol ‘A Patre unigenitus’ Carl Rütti (b.1949) Martin Heini (organ), Mario Schubiger (percussion), The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 9:08

05 Tongues of Fire Carl Rütti (b.1949) Martin Heini (organ) 6:59

06 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Theme Moderato Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 1:23

07 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. I Un poco piu moderato Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 2:02

08 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. II Allegro non troppo Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 1:07

09 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. III Andantino tranquillo Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 2:13

10 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. IV Vivace Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 1:31

11 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. V Andante Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 3:05

12 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. VI Allegro con spirito Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 1:27

13 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Var. VII Andante con moto Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 1:46

14 Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky, Op.35a - Coda Moderato Anton Arensky (1861-1906) The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 2:10

15 Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings in G minor - Andante, Très Calme, Allegro giocoso, Allegro giocoso, Andante moderato, Andante, Allegro molto agitato Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Martin Heini (organ), Mario Schubiger (timpani), The State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk, Rainer Held (conductor) 23:41

This CD brings together Poulenc’s ever-popular Organ Concerto, Anton Arensky’s luscious Variations on a theme of Tschaikovsky (written in memory of the composer just after his death) and a new organ concerto by Carl Rütti. Rütti’s concerto offers ample proof why he is one of Switzerland’s most popular classical composers today, with its rhythmic drive, melodic invention and skilful orchestration. His ‘Blackbird Scherzino’ movement showcases Rütti’s love of birdsong, here brilliantly depicted by the organ together with two solo violins, temple blocks and cymbals. Martin Heini brings the organ part of the Rütti and Poulenc concertos vividly to life, and is accompanied subtly by the virtuosic State Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Novosibirsk under Rainer Held.

Guild GMCD7386