Music and Arts Programs of America
Furtwängler Conducts Beethoven - Symphonies 7, 8, Leonore Ov
$19.99
Details
- Artist
- Wilhelm, Furtwängler
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Music and Arts Programs of America
- Released
- Oct 02, 2009
- Catalog #
- MUA 793
- UPC
- 017685079320
About
I reviewed this when Music & Arts first issued it; now it is back, under the same catalog number... My comments remain the same. This disc is of interest mainly to Furtwängler specialists; while both performances are quite strong, neither matches other readings of the same works by this conductor. The Stockholm Philharmonic plays well, but cannot involve itself in Furtwängler's unique world with the abandon and comfort of both the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics. Those interested in this coupling with Furtwängler would be better served by a pair of 1953 Berlin performances (DG 415 666 2, no longer available), or the 1954 Salzburg Festival performances with the Vienna Philharmonic, released in wonderful sound by Orfeo (C293921B). In all cases, be prepared for a particularly unusual Eighth, much more massive and weighty than you are used to, and with a few rhythmic quirks that might bring a smile of affection or derision, depending on your receptivity. One important bonus on this Stockholm CD is the rehearsal excerpt from the Leonore Overture No. 3, prepared for the same concert. It offers a fascinating view of Furtwängler's rehearsal technique, is well recorded, and is more substantial (about 11 minutes) than some previous issues. Good transfers, and an insightful (if oft reprinted by Music & Arts) essay on Furtwängler by Neville Cardus.
-- Henry Fogel, FANFARE
-- Henry Fogel, FANFARE
Tracklist 9 tracks
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1 I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace 13:16
- Track
- 1
- Title
- I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
- Duration
- 13:16
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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2 II. Allegretto 10:14
- Track
- 2
- Title
- II. Allegretto
- Duration
- 10:14
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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3 III. Presto, assai meno presto 08:29
- Track
- 3
- Title
- III. Presto, assai meno presto
- Duration
- 08:29
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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4 IV. Allegro con brio 07:10
- Track
- 4
- Title
- IV. Allegro con brio
- Duration
- 07:10
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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5 I. Allegro vivace e con brio 08:25
- Track
- 5
- Title
- I. Allegro vivace e con brio
- Duration
- 08:25
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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6 II. Allegretto scherzando 04:32
- Track
- 6
- Title
- II. Allegretto scherzando
- Duration
- 04:32
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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7 III. Tempo di menuetto 06:03
- Track
- 7
- Title
- III. Tempo di menuetto
- Duration
- 06:03
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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8 IV. Allegro vivace 07:35
- Track
- 8
- Title
- IV. Allegro vivace
- Duration
- 07:35
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler
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9 Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b (rehearsal excerpts) 11:03
- Track
- 9
- Title
- Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b (rehearsal excerpts)
- Duration
- 11:03
- Composer
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Ensemble
- Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
- Conductor
- Wilhelm Furtwängler