Schmidt: Symphony No. 4 / Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No. 1
On this CD:
1. Symphony No. 4 in C major
Composed by Franz Schmidt
Performed by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Zubin Mehta
2. Chamber Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op. 9
Composed by Arnold Schoenberg
Performed by Bert Gassman, Kurt Reher, Ralph Pyle
Conducted by Zubin Mehta
Schmidt: Symphony No. 4 / Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No. 1, Music, Kurt Reher, Franz Schmidt, Arnold Schoenberg, Zubin Mehta, Ralph Pyle, Bert Gassman, Wiener Philharmoniker, Jan Hlinka, David Frisina, 20th/21st Century Symphony, Chamber Symphony, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral, Symphonic
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- A classic recording of Schmidt's masterpiece
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Schmidt: Symphony No. 4 / Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No. 1
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ASIN: B00000E4J2
Release Date: 1990-09-12 |
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A classic recording of Schmidt's masterpiece.......2007-03-11
Zubin Metha made this recording of Franz Schmidt's fourth symphony - which is his masterpiece - in 1971, at a time when Schmidt was more or less forgotten. To some extent, he's still a pretty much unknown late romantic composer, even if Franz Welser-Möst recently has tried hard to prepare for his revival. It is also Welser-Möst's 1994 recording, now available as a bargain EMI disc, that is the primary rival to Metha's. Welser-Möst's recording is very fine and cheap, but Metha's is clearly the one to have. Here are the reasons.
First, this recording was made with Vienna Philharmonic during the successful time Metha had with this stunning orchestra in the early seventies. A few years later (1975), he made his famous recording of Mahler's second symphony with the same orchestra (the present recording can be also found in a Decca twofer with the Mahler symphony).
Second, Metha's recording is a classic, which provides us with a sense of discovery. The orchestra covers new ground, and they play this tragic, solemn masterpiece with great enthusiasm and sober passion.
Third, the recording quality is exceptional for its age. It is as good as on the later Mahler recording. I prefer its refined, warm, and detailed analogue sound to Welser-Möst's all-digital recording, which is a bit chilly. But its fine sound may of course also depend on the excellent acoustics of the Sofiensaal in Vienna.
One can only hope that Decca will release this exceptional interpretation again, in a new remaster, since it is a legendary performance. But if you'll find a copy, grab it now. Schmidt's fourth symphony is a great, moving, and memorable romantic work, and this is the very best interpretation.
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- A golden and diamantine collection!
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ASIN: B00000E52A
Release Date: 1992-02-11 |
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A golden and diamantine collection! .......2006-03-10
This is a very fortunate and treasured sets of historical performances, made with this First Order Orchestra due the celebration of its 150th Anniversary.
When Leonard Bernstein crossed over the Atlantic Ocean to record these works, a new and powerful inspiration loaded his spirit and intellect. The Haydn `s 102 is top notch, enhancing to my mind his famous recorded set with New York Philharmonic. The Ravel Piano Concerto is extraordinarily showy and sensual; vitality and inventive freshness permeate this curious recordings.
Kraus gave one of the milestone performances of Beethoven `s Mass, while Karl Bohm will surprise you with the admirable reading of Arnold Schoenberg' s Pelleas ever made. Sumptuous phrasing and expansive virtuosity of this Orchestra is carved in relief, but Richard Strauss' Tod und Verklärung Op. 24 will leave you absolutely astonished.
Fürtwangler gave us one his most reminded versions of Leonore III as well his notable version of Brahms Second.
Bruckner 's Eighth finds in Karajan a good choice, in spite of the fact Mr. K is far to be my favorite conductor.
The jewel of the crown is the enraptured Mahler ' s Fourth conducted by Bruno Walter in a live performance in 1955.
In sum, the undeniable relevance of these legendary recordings are far beyond all descriptive adjectives. Go for this jeweled album. You will listen it over and over due its majestic realization and historic transcendence.
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