Symphonie Fantastique, Royal Hunt and Storm, Berlioz, ...
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Symphonies Nos. 40 & 41 (Dover Miniature Scores)
Mozart's last two symphonies represent the peak of his symphonic works. No. 40 is a symphonic gem of passion and vitality; No. 41 is a grand, full-bodied, imposing masterwork. This miniature-score version is both handy and inexpensive. Instrumentation. [... more]
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Shostakovich. SYMPHONIES 1 & 3
Shostakovich. SYMPHONIES 1 & 3 [... more]
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Franz Schubert: The Complete Symphonies No. 1-8
A Fine Traversal Of Schubert'S Eight -- I've lived with these performances for a while now and am prepared to say that for the most part, I am very satisfied with Hans Zender's Schubert. One thing is certain: Hanssler's usually high production values are ... [... more]
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Sibelius: The Symphonies / Tone Poems / Violin Concerto
Great Sibelius Among Much Great Sibelius -- There is no dearth of great Sibelius cycles - many are very good and all are less controversially regarded as good than most cycles of other symphonists. Small countries have gone to war over which Mahler cycle ... [... more]
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Mozart: Symphonies 39, 40 & 41 "Jupiter"
Don'T Let The Mono Sound Put You Off... -- Don't let Sony's Mono sound put you off this recording: these are wonderful performances, the sound clear and balanced in these early-mid 1950s recordings. Bruno Walter (1876-1962) was one of the 20th century's ... [... more]
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Dvorak: Symphonies Nos. 1-9
Very Good Dvorak, But There Is Better -- I honestly like Neeme Jarvi's cycle with the Scottish National Orchestra. Its very well played and well recorded, although the orchestra sounds a bit distant. Jarvi's interpretations are quite solid and often very ... [... more]
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Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3
Bruno Walter Was A Great Brahms Interpreter -- I remember seeing Bruno Walter's Columbia Symphony recordings of Brahms Symphonies on LPs in the 1970s, and became more familiar with them when a college student, 1977-81. Walter was born in 1876, so was 21 ... [... more]
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Brahms: Symphonies 1 - 4
None More Musical -- I rarely stop looking for perfect performances and have an unhealthy habit of doubling and quintupling up works that I already own. Rarely does a performance come by that is so outstanding, so immediately satisfying all my desires, ... [... more]
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Rubbra: Symphonies Nos. 3 And 7
Stodgy Third, Brilliant Seventh -- Rubbra's symphonies have been overshadowed by the work of his better-known colleagues, Walton and Vaughn Williams. But his work is every bit as well crafted and provacative as anything by his compatriots. This Chandos ... [... more]
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Alwyn: Symphonies (Complete) / Sinfonietta For Strings
Enriching -- This was my introduction to William Alwyn's music and it was totally engrossing. The performances seem to be first rate, and the sound engineering is excellent. The first four symphonies form a cycle premiered in the 1950's. While the first ... [... more]
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35, 40 & 41
Szell'S Mozart Is A Tour-De-Force! -- I've been listening to the late Mozart symphonies for years and these Szell recordings continually stand out as some of the finest. Szell beats Marriner, Bernstein, Gardiner and even Karajan most of the time. Szell's ... [... more]
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