Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Bruno Walter

Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Bruno Walter

Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Bruno Walter

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
Composer: Richard [Classical] Wagner
Composer: Gustav Mahler
Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss
Conductor: Bruno Walter
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
Orchestra: British Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra: Paris Conservatory Concert Society Orchestra
Performer: Ella Flesch
Performer: Lotte Lehmann
Performer: Lauritz Melchior
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Box set
CD Release Date: 2002-06-04
Music Label: EMI Classics
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Music CD 1

Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68 'Pastoral': I. Awakening Of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival In The Country: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68 'Pastoral': II. Scene By The Brook: Andante Molto Mosso
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68 'Pastoral': III. Merry Gathering Of Country Folk: Allegro
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68 'Pastoral': IV. Thunderstorm: Allegro
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68 'Pastoral': V. Shepherd's Song. Happy And Thankful: Allegretto
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.73: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.73: II. Adagio Non Troppo - L'Istesso Tempo, Ma Grazioso
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.73: III. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andantino) - Presto Ma Non Assai - Tempo I
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.73: IV. Allegro Con Spirito

Music CD 2

Le Nozze Di Figaro:: Overture: Sinfonia. Presto
Symphony In G Major, Hob.I:92 'Oxford': I. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony In G Major, Hob.I:92 'Oxford': II. Adagio
Symphony In G Major, Hob.I:92 'Oxford': III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
Symphony In G Major, Hob.I:92 'Oxford': IV. Finale. Presto
The Mastersingers Of Nuremberg: Act I: Prelude - British Symphony Orchestra
The Valkrie: Act II, Scene 5: Zauberfest Bezahmt Ein Schlaf - Lauritz Melchior
Kindertotenlieder: Songs On The Death Of Children: I. Nun Will Die Sonn' So Hell Aufgeh'n - Kathleen Ferrier
Symphony No.5: IV. Adagietto. Sehr Langsam - Wiener Philharmoniker
The Bat: Overture

Music reviews of Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Bruno Walter

Music Review: Solid Bruno Walter
Rating: 5 Stars

Bruno Walter directs a pastische of French, British, American and Viennese orchestras in compositions by some of the best known German and Austrian composers. The sound quality varies, but considering the sources, there are no real disappointments. Disc one actually contains two favorite pastoral symphonies---the Sixth of Beethoven and the Second of Brahms. Comparing this 1936 Beethoven with Walter's Indian summer account (Columbia Symphony Orchestra) nearly a quarter century later indicates little has changed in what some have considered to be a trademark piece of his. The same kind of leisurely, songful approach is evident. The Brahms Second with the New York Philharmonic is the best recorded opus in the two disc set. Though Walter begins in much the same vein as his later 1960s Columbia stereo version, he ultimately reveals a little more firmly shaped musical outline. Also, the range of dynamic contrasts is broadened. Even so, the poetic and musical aspects are retained, especially in the conductor's beautifully expressed second and third movements. In the final movement, things move very nicely to the closing passages where Walter unleashes at breakneck speed in the manner of Eugen Jochum's mono Berlin Philharmonic Second (DGG "Originals" set). Overall, an outstanding performance, and one I would rank along with Jochum's, at the very summit of Brahms Seconds....On disc two, both the Overture to Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and the Haydn Symphony 92 ("Oxford") are played with briskness and charm. The Haydn is particularly enjoyable because it reveals those traits of gentleness and warmth that so typified Walter's style of conducting. There's also a nice sense of exuberance in the final movement. Wagner's Die Meistersinger Overture gets a good though not memorable performance. In general, I reserve comment on the vocal selections. I'll only opine that the wonderful Kathleen Ferrier's Mahler contribution is very fine. Though I've heard the adagietto from Mahler's Fifth played with more polish, beauty and depth of feeling, Walter's representation is fine. Strauss' Die Fledermaus Overture is given an affectionate and tuneful account. A very nice set.

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