Schumann: Symphonies 1-4; Manfred Overture
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 1996-10-01
Music Label: Sony
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Music CD 1
- Symphony No. 3 in 3-Flat Major, Op. 97 'Rhenish': I. Lebhaft
- Symphony No. 3 in 3-Flat Major, Op. 97 'Rhenish': II. Scherzo: Sehr Massig
- Symphony No. 3 in 3-Flat Major, Op. 97 'Rhenish': III. Nicht Schnell
- Symphony No. 3 in 3-Flat Major, Op. 97 'Rhenish': IV. Feierlich
- Symphony No. 3 in 3-Flat Major, Op. 97 'Rhenish': V. Lebhaft
- Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: I. Ziemlich langsam-Lebhaft
- Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze: Ziemlich langsam
- Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo: Lebhaft-Trio
- Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: IV. Langsam-Lebhaft
- Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: 'Manfred' Overture, Op. 115
- Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 'Spring': I. Andante un poco maestoso-Allegro molto vivace
- Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 'Spring': II. Larghetto
- Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 'Spring': III. Scherzo: Molto vivace-Trio I: Molto piu vivace-Trio II
- Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Op. 38 'Spring': IV. Allegro animato e grazioso
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61: I. Sostenuto assai-Allegro ma non troppo
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61: II. Scherzo: Allegro vivace-Trio I-Trio II
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61: III. Adagio expressivo
- Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61: IV. Allegro molto vivace
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Free Music Review: Packaging comment, Sony must have fixed that item
Hit: 4 Stars
I have always admired Szell's recordings so I am going to take my time to listen to all of these and compare with a few DDD recordings of more modern vintage of single symphonies. These are analog from the late 1958-1960. I just want to report that the packaging is without fault in my double CD,as much as one can expect for a single box,(flap type double- sided plastic insert) jewel box. The booklet insert is unusually complete and meets the usual Masterworks reputation with fun copies of early LP covers too. No cardboard. Amazon shipping process never ceases to wow. I am not a hi fi guru, but I will give these interpretations a good workout and make my comments on the recording quality and my views on same later.
Schumann: Symphonies 1-4; Manfred Overture Poster
George Szell was on record as saying that he believed there was no reason the Schumann symphonies shouldn't be "as popular as Tchaikovsky." When they're played like this, it's hard to disagree. Schumann is one of those composers that every conductor does, but that few do really well. Part of the problem stems from the monochrome orchestration. Szell makes minor adjustments for the sake of clarity, but otherwise leaves it up to his superb orchestra to achieve the proper balances. And despite the usual extraordinary discipline that he imposes on his players, he's not afraid to let the music's Romantic temper burst out now and again in a surge of energy. With excellently remastered sound, this set is certainly one for the record books. --David HurwitzClassical Music CDs
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