Mahler: Symphony No. 1, Lieder / Rafael Kubelik, Fischer-Dieskau

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Here's a delightful coupling: Mahler's First Symphony and the song cycle that donated many of its themes to the larger work. Best of all, both performances are superb. Rafael Kubelik is the dark horse among Mahler conductors. His interpretations are always fresh, unforced, and seemingly without exaggeration. However, he knows how to build a climax, and his generally swift tempos never permit a minute's boredom. There are many moments to cherish in his performance of the symphony, not least the delicious woodwind playing and the tangy trumpets in the third movement's Fiddler on the Roof music. Reissued at midprice in excellently remastered sound--better than most new digitals in many respects--this is a performance that remains one of the best, and as a coupling it's unbeatable. --David Hurwitz

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Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 1. Langsam. Schleppend. Wie ein Naturlaut - Im Anfang sehr gemachlich
Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 2. Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell - Trio. Recht gemachlich
Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 3. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
Symphonie No. 1: Symphonie No. 1: 4. Sturmisch bewegt
Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 1. Wenn mein Schartz Hochzeit macht
Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 2. Ging heut morgen uber Feld
Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 3. Ich hab'ein gluhend Messer
Songs of a Wayfarer: Songs of a Wayfarer : 4. Die zwei blauden Augen

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Here's a delightful coupling: Mahler's First Symphony and the song cycle that donated many of its themes to the larger work. Best of all, both performances are superb. Rafael Kubelik is the dark horse among Mahler conductors. His interpretations are always fresh, unforced, and seemingly without exaggeration. However, he knows how to build a climax, and his generally swift tempos never permit a minute's boredom. There are many moments to cherish in his performance of the symphony, not least the delicious woodwind playing and the tangy trumpets in the third movement's Fiddler on the Roof music. Reissued at midprice in excellently remastered sound--better than most new digitals in many respects--this is a performance that remains one of the best, and as a coupling it's unbeatable. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Mahler Universal.......2007-01-04

I recently listened to officials of Israel's principal symphony orchestra being interviewed regarding the Venezuelan prodigy who was conducting the ring of Mahler symphonies in Tel Aviv. Not once was the issue of Mahler-in-Israel mentioned. Clearly, the conductor's reputation has been rehabilitated from its unfortunate association with the Führer and the musical predilections of his comrades-in-murder.

How fortunate, then, that one can celebrate this Deutsche Grammophon re-release of none other than Rafael Kubelik and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra making their briskly paced way through Mahler's First and then the Lieder without having to say more than a passing word about the constellation of musicians and composer. The performances were recorded in 1968 and 1970, respectively.

The BRSO sounds agile, almost petite, under Kubelik's baton. Those accustomed to linking Mahler to bombast may find themselves pleasantly surprised. The flute in the first movement lingers, but almost nobody else does.

Very fine Mahler, carried off with homeland panache.

Fantastic Performance, Recording Lacks Bass.......2006-09-01

Even with the DG "Original Image Bit-Processing", this famous account of Mahler's 1st symphony sounds a bit wiry and thin in the big climaxes, negating some of the grandeur in the work.

Nonetheless this is one of the best performances this symphony has ever received. It's fresh, it's fast and full of life, something that many other slower interpretations tend to forget. I'm positive that Mahler himself would conduct the music in this more upbeat, driving fashion than the more plodding shenanigans of Bernstein or Solti, fine as they may be on their own merits.

If you want to hear a great but little known account of this symphony in wide ranging, high impact digital sound, seek out Andrew Litton's recording on Virgin Classics coupled together with a great performance of Mahler's 9th symphony by Libor Pesek. Other alternatives are of course, Bernstein, Solti, Abbado and the usual suspects. Still for me, this Mahler 1st by Kubelik will never go out of style.

An amazing performance that plainly justifies its cult status!.......2006-07-07

About Mahler' s birthday's one hundred forty sixth, it particularly results interesting to underline this version is without hesitation, one of the most prodigious performances ever recorded before or even later, until this date. It would be risky to consider Rafael Kubelik as a Mahler' s specialist conductor, but he certainly was gifted of a clinical eye and the necessary wisdom to understand the universe of this kaleidoscopic musician who typifies as any other composer, the stressing and anguished world of the contemporary man, without emotional, affective center, profoundly desperate, immersed in a real existential whirlwind, without hindrances, imaginary futures, hopes and illusions.

This first symphony's performance is flamboyant, that reflects with lavish idiomatic spirit, the fears, but besides the hopeful and triumphal final climax in the last movement, that finds to Kubelik in the peak of his conductor powers, totally immersed in the core of the work.

A must-buy due, it's a collector item, deeply venerated and famously phrased by several generations of listeners and dilettantes.

A Poignant Rendition by a Musical Painter.......2006-06-12

I love it when a musician will go out of their way and sacrifice everything to sculpt a piece of art for us. If they are fearless, they will obtain it all: Technical and Musical. And there are only a few successful examples of this. Kubelik's 'Titan' Symphony happens to be my favorite.

The playing is just beautiful. Flourishing, natural lines, and deliciously sonorous tone: its remarkable. Kubelik allows the players to make the most of everything without being too indulgent. The Brass section is especially exciting! The Finale, (Which is one of my dearest) is an historical moment. The communication between the conductor and his orchestra is precise, exact, and astonishing.

Upon first listening, the interpretation will sound very different- I guarantee that. but youll come to love it. Every bit of this recording is very personal and with Mahler, i believe that's important. Kubelik's touches are just right for that perfect character of music.

Underrated, Unrestricted, Unadultered Music-Making. Something that is sadly a rarity in the music world.

fresh,naturally flowing Mahler........2005-09-12

Firstly,i'd like to commend the writer below who draws attention to this horrible critic called Cassidy who contributed significantly to Kubelik's downfall in Chicago....a truly miserable affair.Why is there an arts centre named in her honour??!!!
Kubelik's Mahler stands the test of time very well (the most recommendable complete cycle on the market by some margin):there's a freshness and lyricicsm minus that self pitying streak which grounds so many Mahler interpratations.

Mahler: Symphony No. 1; Songs of a Wayfarer

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Mahler: Symphony No. 1; Songs of a Wayfarer

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000E4FQ
Release Date: 1990-05-01

Mahler: Symphonie no 1, Lieder/Kubelik, Fischer-Dieskau

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Very Good Mahler. Excellent for the price.
By far the best Mahler First out there...
Well worth looking for!

Mahler: Symphonie no 1, Lieder/Kubelik, Fischer-Dieskau

Manufacturer: Decca
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002DDOC
Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

Sym No.1: Langsam Schleppend. wie ein Naturlaut - Im Anfang sehr gemachlich
Sym No.1: Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell - Trio. Recht gemachlich
Sym No.1: Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
Sym No.1: Sturmisch bewegt
Songs of a Wayfarer: Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht
Songs of a Wayfarer: Ging heut' morgen ubers Feld
Songs of a Wayfarer: Ich hab' ein gluhend Messer
Songs of a Wayfarer: Die zwei blauen Augen

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Very Good Mahler. Excellent for the price........2007-02-07

Rafael Kubelik's Mahler Symphonie Nr. 1 is just a bit better than the one I just reviewed by Riccardo Chailly on London. However, this CD is much better than the London issue, as the filler material is yet another rendition of superstar baratone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau doing 'Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer). His rendition is different, but of equal quality to his rendition on the EMI recording I recently reviewed. If I want to listen to Mahler's 'orchestral songs', I prefer getting a full CD, but as a filler to another Mahler work, it can't be beat.

By far the best Mahler First out there..........1999-12-09

I like this recording even more than Bernstein's on DG since Kubelik doesn't twist and turn the music until it becomes something else. Bernstein's tempi are really quite dragging and there are too many places where he gets sentimental (trio of the second movement, for example). Not so with Kubelik. In this recording, everything is fresh yet powerfully expressive, and the final triumph is overwhelming. Fischer-Dieskau's voice fits the Wayfarer Songs like a glove. These recordings are fully worthy of their "classic" status.

Well worth looking for!.......1999-08-20

I already had two recordings of Mahler's First Symphony before. But I didn't have this one. I heard so many great reviews of this recording, and so I finally decided to buy this recording. And I was amazed! The performance was exhilarating, as it was exciting. I would definitely recommend this recording to anyone looking for a recording of Mahler's First. END

Deutsche Grammophon: Centenary Collection, 1968-1977 (Box Set)

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Deutsche Grammophon: Centenary Collection, 1968-1977 (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000DI2Q
Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

1. Bedachtig. Nicht Eilen - Rudolf Koeckert
In Gemachlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast - Rudolf Koeckert
3. Ruhevoll - Rudolf Koeckert
4. Sehr Behaglich - 'Wir Geniessen Die Himmlischen Freuden' (Soprano Solo) - Rudolf Koeckert
Allegro Comodo Non Agitato/L'istesso Tempo Ma Moderato/L'istesso Tempo/Tempo I/Piu Moto - Boston Symphony Orchestra
Molto Moderato/Allegro Poco Vivo, Ma Non Troppo/Allegro (Quasi Polka)/Tempo I/Allegro/Presto - Boston Symphony Orchestra

Tracks:

From Scene 1: 'Lugt, Schwestern! Die Weckerin lacht In Den Grund' - Helen Donath
From Scene 1: 'Nur Wer Der Minne Macht Entsagt' - Helen Donath
From Scene 1: 'Der Welt Erbe Gewann' Ich Zu Eigen Durch Dich?' - Helen Donath
From Scene 1: 'Haltet Den Rauber!' - Helen Donath
From Scene 2: 'Hor', Wotan, Der Harrenden Wort!' - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
From Scene 2: 'Schwester! Bruder! Rettet! Helft!' - Robert Kerns
From Scene 2: 'Wotan, Gemahl, Unsel'ger Mann!' - Robert Kerns
From Scene 2: Transformation Music - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Scene 4: 'Zur Burg Fuhrt Die Brucke' - Donald Grobe
From Scene 4: 'Abendlich Strahlt Der Sonne Auge' - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
From Scene 4: 'So Gruss' Ich Die Burg' - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
From Scene 4: 'Rheingold! Rheingold!' - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
From Act 1: 'Der Manner Sippe Sass Hier Im Saal' - Gundula Janowitz
From Act 1: 'Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond' - Jon Vickers
From Act 1: 'Du Bist Der Lenz' - Gundula Janowitz
From Act 1: 'O Susseste Wonne! Seligstes Weib!' - Gundula Janowitz
From Act 1: 'War Walse Dein Vater, Und Bist Du Ein Walsung' - Gundula Janowitz
From Act 1: 'Siegmund, den Walsung, siehst du, Weib!' (Siegmund, Sieglinde) - Gundula Janowitz
From Act 3: The Ride Of The Valkyries - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Act 3: 'Leb Wohl, Du Kuhnes, Herrliches Kind!' - Thomas Stewart
From Act 3: 'Der Augen Leuchtendes Paar' - Thomas Stewart
From Act 3: 'Loge, Hor! Lausche Hieher!' - Thomas Stewart
From Act 3: Magic Fire Music - Berliner Philharmoniker

Tracks:

From Act 2: 'Dass Der Mein Vater Nicht Ist' - Forest Murmurs - Jess Thomas
From Act 2: 'Nun Sing! Ich Lausche Dem Gesang' - Jess Thomas
From Act 3: Prelude - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Act 3: 'Wache, Wala! Wala! Erwach!' - Thomas Stewart
From Act 3: Brunnhilde's Awakening: Introduction - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Act 3: 'Heil Dir, Sonne! Heil Dir, Licht!' - Helga Dernesch
From Act 3: 'Siegfried! Siegfried! Seliger Held!' - Helga Dernesch
From Prologue: Orchestral Interlude - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Prologue: 'Zu Neuen Taten, Teurer Helde' - Helga Dernesch
From Prologue: 'Mehr Gabst Du, Wunderfrau, Als Ich Zu Wahren Weiss' - Helga Dernesch
From Prologue: Siegfried's Rhine Journey - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Act 3: Funeral Music - Berliner Philharmoniker
From Act 3: 'Starke Scheite Schichtet Mir Dort' - Helga Dernesch
From Act 3: 'Mein Erbe Nun Nehm' Ich Zu Eigen' - Helga Dernesch
From Act 3: 'Fliegt Heim, Ihr Raben!' - Helga Dernesch
From Act 3: Conclusion - Karl Ridderbusch

Tracks:

1. Chorus: ''Christen, Atzet Diesen Tag In Metall Und Marmorsteine' - Munchener Bach-Chor
2. Recitative (Alto): 'O Selger Tag! O Ungemeines Heute' - Munchener Bach-Chor
3. Duet (Soprano, Bass): 'Gott, Du Hast Es Wohl Gefuget' - Munchener Bach-Chor
4. Recitative (Tenor): 'So Kehret Sich Nun Heut' - Munchener Bach-Chor
5. Duet (Alto, Tenor): 'Ruft Und Fleht Den Himmel An' - Munchener Bach-Chor
6. Recitative (Bass): 'Verdoppelt Euch Demnach' - Munchener Bach-Chor
7. Chorus: 'Hochster, Schau In Gnade An' - Munchener Bach-Chor
1. Chorus: 'Sehet, Welch Eine Liebe Hat Uns Der Vater Erzeiget' - Munchener Bach-Chor
2. Chorale: 'Das Hat Er Alles Uns Getan' - Munchener Bach-Chor
3. Recitative (Alto): 'Geh, Welt! Behalte Nur Das Deine' - Munchener Bach-Chor
4. Chorale: 'Was Frag Ich Nach Der Welt' - Munchener Bach-Chor
5. Aria (Soprano): 'Was Die Welt In Sich Halt' - Munchener Bach-Chor
6. Recitative (Bass): 'Der Himmel Bleibet Mir Gewiss' - Munchener Bach-Chor
7. Aria (Alto): 'Von Der Welt Verlang Ich Nichts' - Munchener Bach-Chor
8. Chorale: 'Gute Nacht, O Wesen' - Munchener Bach-Chor
2. Duet: Chorale (Soprano) And Aria (Bass): 'Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid' - 'Nur Geduld, Mein Herze' - Munchener Bach-Chor
2. Recitative (Bass): 'Verfolgt Dich Gleich Die Arge Welt' - Munchener Bach-Chor
3. Aria (Soprano): 'Ich Bin Vergnugt In Meinem Leiden' - Munchener Bach-Chor
4. Recitative (Soprano): 'Kann Es Die Welt Nicht Lassen' - Munchener Bach-Chor
Duet: Chorale (Soprano) And Aria (Bass): 'Ich Hab Fur Mir Ein Schwere Reis' - 'Nur Getrost, Ihr Herzen' - Munchener Bach-Chor

Tracks:

1. Reflets Dans L'eau - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
2. Hommage A Rameau - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
3. Mouvement - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
1. Cloches A Travers Les Feuilles - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
2. Et La Lune Descend Sur Le Temple Qui Fut - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
3. Poissons D'or - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
1. Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
2. Jimbo's Lullaby - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
3. Serenade For The Doll - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
4. The Snow Is Dancing - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
5. The Little Shepherd - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
6. Golliwogg's Cake-Walk - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
2. Voiles - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
5. Les Collines D'Anacapri - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
6. Des Pas Sur La Neige - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
7. Ce Qu'a Vu Le Vent D'ouest - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
8. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
9. La Serenade Interrompue - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
10. La Cathedrale Engloutie - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

Tracks:

1. Movimentato - Berliner Philharmoniker
2. Adagio - Berliner Philharmoniker
3. Moto Perpetuo - Berliner Philharmoniker
Part I: 1/4nt = 92 - London Symphony Orchestra
Part I: Un Poco Meno Mosso - London Symphony Orchestra
Part I: Meno Mosso - London Symphony Orchestra
Part I: Corona - London Symphony Orchestra
Part I: Meno Mosso Del Tempo I - London Symphony Orchestra
Part II: Lento - London Symphony Orchestra
Part II: 'Song To Freedom' - London Symphony Orchestra
Part II: Largo - London Symphony Orchestra
Part II: 3/8nt = 66 - London Symphony Orchestra
Part II: 1/4nt = 66 - London Symphony Orchestra
Part II: 1/4nt = 92 - London Symphony Orchestra
Part III: Piu Mosso - London Symphony Orchestra
Part III: Meno Mosso - London Symphony Orchestra
Part III: Piu Mosso, Con Fuoco - London Symphony Orchestra
3/8nt = 100 - London Symphony Orchestra
1. Aggio Saputo Ca La Morte Vene - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
2. A L'acqua De Li Ffuntanelle - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
3. Amaie 'Na Nenne Pe' Tridece Mise - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
4. Amaie 'Nu Ninno Cu' Sudore E Stiente - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
5. Arbero Piccerillo, Te Chiantaie - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

Tracks:

1. Allegro - Emil Gilels
2. Larghetto - Emil Gilels
3. Allegro - Emil Gilels
1. Allegro - Emil Gilels
2. Andante - Emil Gilels
3. Rondeaux: Allegro - Emil Gilels
6 Variations For Piano In F Major On 'Salve Tu, Domine' From Giovanni Paisiello's Opera 'I Filosofi Immaginarii' K.398 - Emil Gilels
Andante - Adagio - Presto - Tempo Primo - Allegretto - Emil Gilels

Tracks:

Gli Arredi Festivi (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Va, Pensiero, Sull'ali Dorate (Act III) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Si Ridesti Il Leon Di Castiglia (Act III) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Prelude (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Che Faceste? Dite Su! (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
S'allontanarono! (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Patria Oppressa (Act IV) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Maria! Maria!/Viva Simon (Prologue) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Possente Ftha/Tu Che Dal Nulla (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Danza Sacra Della Sacerdotesse/Immenso Ftha! (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
O Tu Che Sei D'Osiride (Act III) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Dies Irae - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Tuba Mirum - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Liber Scriptus - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Preludio - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Posa In Pace (Act I) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Vedi, Le Fosche Notturne (Act II) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Charles-Quint, L'auguste Empereur (Act II) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Prelude (Act III) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan
Ce Jour Heureux Est Plein D'allegresse! (Act III) - Chorus Of La Scala, Milan

Tracks:

Agitato - Martha Argerich
Lento - Martha Argerich
Vivace - Martha Argerich
Largo - Martha Argerich
Allegro Molto - Martha Argerich
Lento Assai - Martha Argerich
Andantino - Martha Argerich
Molto Agitato - Martha Argerich
Largo - Martha Argerich
Allegro Molto - Martha Argerich
Vivace - Martha Argerich
Presto - Martha Argerich
Lento - Martha Argerich
Allegro - Martha Argerich
Sostenuto - Martha Argerich
Presto Con Fuoco - Martha Argerich
Allegretto - Martha Argerich
Allegro Molto - Martha Argerich
Vivace - Martha Argerich
Largo - Martha Argerich
Cantabile - Martha Argerich
Molto Agitato - Martha Argerich
Moderato - Martha Argerich
Allegro Appasionato - Martha Argerich
1. Maestoso - Martha Argerich
2. Larghetto - Martha Argerich
3. Allegro Vivace - Martha Argerich

Tracks:

1. Allegro - Maurizio Pollini
2. Adagio - Maurizio Pollini
3. Allegro Assai - Maurizio Pollini
1. Allegro Moderato - Maurizio Pollini
2. Andante Con Moto - Maurizio Pollini
3. Rondo: Vivace - Maurizio Pollini

Tracks:

Preludio - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Introduzione - Dell'invito Trascorso E Gia L'ora - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Toast - Libiamo Nei' Lieti Calici - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Valzer E Duetto - Che E Cio? - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Valzer E Duetto - Un Di Felice, Eterea - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Valzer E Duetto - Ebben? Che Diavol Fate? - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Stretta Dell'Introduzione - Si Ridesta In Ciel L'aurora - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Scene Ed Aria - Finale - E Strano! ... Ah, Fors'e Lui - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act I: Scena Ed Aria - Finale - Follie! Delirio Vano E Questo!... Sempre Libera - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena Ed Aria - Lunge Da Lei... De' Miei Bollenti Spiriti - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena Ed Aria - Annina, Donde Vieni? ... Oh Mio Rimorso! - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena E Duetto - Alfredo? - Per Parigi Or Or Partiva - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena E Duetto - Pura Siccome Un Angelo - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena E Duetto - Non Sapete Quale Affetto - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena E Duetto - Un Di, Quando Le Veneri - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena E Duetto - Ah! Dite Alla Giovine - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena E Duetto - Imponete - Non Amarlo Ditegli - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena - Dammi Tu Forza, O Cielo! - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena - Che Fai? - Nulla - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena Ed Aria - Ah, Vive Sol Quel Core - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena Ed Aria - Di Provenza Il Mar, Il Suol - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 1: Scena Ed Aria - Ne Rispondi D'un Padre All'affetto? ...No, Non Udrai Rimproveri - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor

Tracks:

Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Avrem Lieta Di Maschere La Notte - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Noi Siamo Zingarelle - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Di Madride Noi Siam Mattadori - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Alfredo! Voi! - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Invitato A Qui Seguirmi - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Ogni Suo Aver Tal Femmina - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Di Sprezzo Degno Se Stesso Rende - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act II - Scene 2: Finale II - Alfredo, Alfredo, Di Questo Core - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Preludio - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Scena Ed Aria - Annina? - Comandate? - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Scena Ed Aria - Teneste La Promessa... Attendo, Ne A Me Giungon Mai... Addio Del Passato - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Baccanale - Largo Al Quadrupede - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Scena E Duetto - Signora... - Che T'accadde? - Parigi, O Cara, Noi Lasceremo - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Scena E Duetto - Ah, Non Piu!... Ah! Gran Dio! Morir Si Giovine - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Finale Ultimo - Ah, Violetta! - Voi? Signor? - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
Act III: Finale Ultimo - Prendi, Quest'e L'immagine - Bayerischer Staatsopernchor

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Lots of the great artists here aren't at their best. Emil Gilels gives a perplexingly starchy performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 27, Mahler's Symphony No. 4 arrives in a remarkably conservative reading by Rafael Kubelik, and Maurizio Pollini's collaborations with Karl Böhm in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 are both chilly, you-either-love-them-or-hate-them experiences (I favor the latter). Though it's easy to think it's your fault that Hans Werner Henze's Fifth and Sixth Symphonies seem noisy and impenetrable, the booklet quotes the composer as admitting defeat in the latter work. Of course, there's some good stuff here, such as the Carlos Kleiber-conducted La Traviata with Placido Domingo's voice in the voluptuous bloom of youth, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli's meticulously sculpted Debussy Images and some Preludes, two discs of Ring cycle chunks from Herbert von Karajan, Martha Argerich playing Chopin's Preludes and Piano Concerto No. 2, and some full-throated Bach Christmas cantatas conducted by Karl Richter, though many collectors will already have those. --David Patrick Stearns

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About Karajan's Ring.......1999-06-06

Amongst the works on this set is a series of excerpts from Karajan's masterful "Ring" from the late sixties. Much has been said about Karajan's approach to the Ring, but I'd like to especially recommend the first of the music-dramas (Das Rheingold): it is, in short and in my opinion, the most remarkable reading of this work available on disc - forget Solti, Levine and Barenboim, you'll be stunned to hear the life-like, soft-spoken (soft-sung), delicately played musical "scherzo" by Wagner. A scherzo it is, compared to the tragedy to come! I notice that unfortunately the prelude to Das Rheingold, an ethereal masterpiece, is NOT included in the extensive excerpts - why, I wonder?

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