Exodus
Odradek 410

Recorded 2019
Released 22.1.2021
Johannes Fleischmann, violon / Magda Amara, piano / Günter Haumer, baritone

Erich Zeisl (1905-1959) : Violinsonate "Brandeis-Sonate"

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) : Margit / Violinsonate G-Dur /Schneeglöckchen op. 9


  1. Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Vier Fröhliche Walzer. II. Margit
  2. Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Sonata For Violin And Piano In D Major, Op. 6. I. Ben Moderato, Ma Con Passione
  3. Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Sonata For Violin And Piano In D Major, Op. 6. II. Scherzo
  4. Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Sonata For Violin And Piano In D Major, Op. 6. III. Adagio
  5. Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Sonata For Violin And Piano In D Major, Op. 6. IV. Finale
  6. Eric Zeisl - Sonata For Violin And Piano "Brandeis". I. Grave. Allegretto
  7. Eric Zeisl - Sonata For Violin And Piano "Brandeis". II. Andante Religioso (hebraique)
  8. Eric Zeisl - Sonata For Violin And Piano "Brandeis". III. Rondo. Allegro
  9. Erich Wolfgang Korngold - 6 Einfache Lieder, Op. 9. I. Schneeglöckchen
https://www.odradek-records.com/album/exodus/

The "Viennese violinist" Johannes Fleischmann interprets with heart and mind the music of Erich Korngold and Eric Zeisl, Viennese composers who emigrated to America shortly before the Second World War in the face of rising National Socialism
Once there, both composers adapted their talents to the world of Hollywood and became defining voices in the golden age of Hollywood film music
2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the premiere of Eric Zeisl's "Brandeis" Sonata, which is featured on this release alongside Korngold's Violin Sonata
Johannes Flesichmann is accompanied on this album by pianist Magda Amara and, for Korngold's song 'Schneeglöckchen', by baritone Günter Haumer. Korngold and Zeisl were Viennese composers who escaped the rise of Nazism by journeying to America shortly before the Second World War
Once there, both composers adapted their talents to the world of Hollywood, becoming defining voices in the golden age of Hollywood movie scores.The Korngold and Zeisl Sonatas are framed by two early Korngold works:
‘Margit’ from the Vier fröhliche Walzer, composed when Korngold was only 14, and Schneeglöckchen, from his 6 Einfache Lieder, Op. 9, on which the composer based the variations of his Violin Sonata’s finale
The release also boasts an expansive booklet, including insightful essays by Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg explaining the origins of her father’s Brandeis Sonata, and by Zeisl biographer Karin Wagner.

The 'Viennese Violinist' Johannes Fleischmann gives heartfelt and deeply insightful interpretations of the music of Erich Korngold and Eric Zeisl, Viennese composers who escaped the rise of Nazism by journeying to America shortly before the Second World War. Once there, both composers adapted their talents to the world of Hollywood, becoming defining voices in the golden age of Hollywood movie scores. 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the premiere of the 'Brandeis' Sonata by Eric Zeisl, heard on this release alongside Korngold's Violin Sonata. Johannes Flesichmann is joined on this album by pianist Magda Amara and, for Korngold's song 'Schneeglöckchen', by baritone Günter Haumer.

There is a unique and fascinating story behind this release that makes it particularly special. In 2014, Johannes Fleischmann performed Korngold's Violin Sonata in Los Angeles, in the presence of Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg. He was then invited to visit the Schoenberg House, on which occasion Barbara spoke to Johannes of her father, Eric Zeisl, and his 'Brandeis' Sonata, which processes his flight from Austria. Not only are pain and suffering given expression, but also an unbridled lust for life, coupled with jubilant hope in the future. Johannes Fleischmann feels a profound kinship both with this Sonata and with Korngold's, and, on the strength of his encounter with Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg, decided that it was essential to combine these pieces on record: two works separated by two World Wars, written by Viennese composers who were only able to establish their friendship while in exile from their homeland.

The Korngold and Zeisl Sonatas are framed by two early Korngold works: "Margit" from the 'Vier fröhliche Walzer', composed when Korngold was only 14, and 'Schneeglöckchen', from his '6 Einfache Lieder', Op. 9, on which the composer based the variations of his Violin Sonata's finale. The release also boasts an expansive booklet, including insightful essays by Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg explaining the origins of her father's 'Brandeis' Sonata, and by Zeisl biographer Karin Wagner.

Erich Korngold and Eric Zeisl, Viennese composers who escaped the rise of Nazism by journeying to America shortly before the Second World War. Once there, both composers adapted their talents to the world of Hollywood, becoming defining voices in the golden age of Hollywood movie scores. 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the premiere of the 'Brandeis' Sonata by Eric Zeisl, heard on this release alongside Korngold's Violin Sonata. Johannes Flesichmann is joined on this album by pianist Magda Amara and, for Korngold's song 'Schneeglckchen', by baritone Gnter Haumer.There is a unique and fascinating story behind this release that makes it particularly special. In 2014, Johannes Fleischmann performed Korngold's Violin Sonata in Los Angeles, in the presence of Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg. He was then invited to visit the Schoenberg House, on which occasion Barbara spoke to Johannes of her father, Eric Zeisl, and his 'Brandeis' Sonata, which processes his flight from Austria. Not only are pain and suffering given expression, but also an unbridled lust for life, coupled with jubilant hope in the future. Johannes Fleischmann feels a profound kinship both with this Sonata and with Korngold's, and, on the strength of his encounter with Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg, decided that it was essential to combine these pieces on record: two works separated by two World Wars, written by Viennese composers who were only able to establish their friendship while in exile from their homeland.The Korngold and Zeisl Sonatas are framed by two early Korngold works: "Margit" from the 'Vier frhliche Walzer', composed when Korngold was only 14, and 'Schneeglckchen', from his '6 Einfache Lieder', Op. 9, on which the composer based the variations of his Violin Sonata's finale. The release also boasts an expansive booklet, including insightful essays by Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg explaining the origins of her father's 'Brandeis' Sonata, and by Zeisl biographer Karin Wagner.