Serge Koussevitzky Conducts Richard Strauss

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On paper, Strauss's prodigious palette of instrumental combinations would seem the perfect match for this colorful conductor and his virtuoso orchestra. In reality, Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel emerge heavy and hard-driven, lacking the transparent delicacy and characterization that distinguish other pre-stereo versions conducted by Böhm, Busch, Toscanini, and the composer himself. Recorded a decade earlier, this 1933 disc premiere of Zarathustra is sonically richer, though the performance meanders somewhat in comparison to later 78-era versions from Stock and Rodzinski. --Jed Distler

Serge Koussevitzky Conducts Richard Strauss, Music, Richard Strauss, Sergey Koussevitzky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Classical, Orchestral, Romantic Tone Poem/Symphonic Poem for Orchestra
Serge Koussevitzky Conducts Richard Strauss
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    		Serge Koussevitzky Conducts Richard Strauss

    Manufacturer: Biddulph Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by StraussAll Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Tone PoemsTone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000007N8X
    Release Date: 1998-05-26

    Tracks:

    1. Don Juan (Op.20)
    2. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Sunrise
    3. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Of The People Of The Unseen World
    4. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Of The Great Longing
    5. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Of Joys And Passions
    6. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Dirge
    7. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Of Science
    8. Also Sprach Zarathustra: The Convalescent
    9. Also Sprach Zarathustra: The Dance Song
    10. Also Sprach Zarathustra: The Song Of The Night-Wanderer
    11. Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks (Op.28)

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    On paper, Strauss's prodigious palette of instrumental combinations would seem the perfect match for this colorful conductor and his virtuoso orchestra. In reality, Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel emerge heavy and hard-driven, lacking the transparent delicacy and characterization that distinguish other pre-stereo versions conducted by Böhm, Busch, Toscanini, and the composer himself. Recorded a decade earlier, this 1933 disc premiere of Zarathustra is sonically richer, though the performance meanders somewhat in comparison to later 78-era versions from Stock and Rodzinski. --Jed Distler

    Track Listings:

    1. Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Ballet
    2. Songs of Chivalry Medieval Songs & Dances
    3. Songs of Sibelius
    4. Songs of St. Olaf
    5. Symphonies 5 & 8
    6. Telemann: Oboe Concertos (Vol. II) / Sarah Francis
    7. Temperament for Angels
    8. Terres Tuquioses
    9. The Glory of His Majesty and Come, Follow Me!
    10. The Music of Stephen Rush

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    Lords Prayer II

    Polish Contemporary Chamber Music

    Smokin' Classics

    Never Let Me Go

    This Is Not a War? [Import]

    Smooth Soul Classics

    Spirit of St. Louis [Import]

    Saeverud: Bassoon Concerto/ Lucretia/ Salme

    The King of Love

    Soft Lights & Sweet Music

    Squeezing out Sparks + Live Sparks [Live]

    Rock & Roll Hero [Import]

    Pretty Monster [Import]

    Blues Holiday

    The BBC Presents Swing Parade: Swing, Jump & Jive