- Audio CD (Sep 16 2003)
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered
- Label: EMI Classics
- ASIN: B0000C083Q
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #159,002 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Overture: Iphigenie En Aulide - Christoph Willibald Gluck |
| 2. Overture: Hansel Und Gretel - Philharmonia Orchestra |
| 3. I: Maestoso |
| 4. II: Adagio (Molto Solenne) |
| 5. III: Scherzo (Con Moto Moderato) & Trio |
| 6. IV: Finale (Allegro Ma Non Troppo) |
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Klemp's Bruckner 6th Reissued Again,
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This review is from: Sym 6/Ovts (Audio CD)
EMI has gotten more mileage with reissues than any other classical label. Sure they have the greatest archive of recordings in the history of music sitting in their vaults, but how many times do they have to reissue the very same performances on CD? Otto Klemperer's 1964 account of Bruckner's 6th Symphony is simply the best recording of the work ever made. However, if you previously owned it via the "Klemperer Legacy" series, there is no need to "upgrade." The sound is identical to the Legacy set as they were both remastered using the same technology. The inclusion of the Gluck and Humperdinck pieces is a nice touch, but they have been previously available as well. In all, this is certainly a five-star performance, but EMI gets a one-star deduction for continually putting a new face on the same classic product.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
heavenly slow movement can withstand a much slower tempo,
By Peter Heddon - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sym 6/Ovts (Audio CD)
This is a classic recording of one of the less approachable Bruckner Symphonies (no.2 conducted by Tintner on Naxos is the best place to start if you're not familiar with Bruckner)....it's all too easy to overlook but the slow movement of no.6 is one of Bruckner's most sublime creations and somehow i want to wallow in it more than Klemperer's relatively (surprisingly!)brisk tempo allows.Not that it sounds impatient but i'd supplement Klemperer with Celibidache(emi)who offers a much broader view without sounding indulgent in any way. 12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
simply the best,
By Sungu Okan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sym 6/Ovts (Audio CD)
I think, this is the best recording of Bruckner's "Phylosophical" 6th Symphony. It is majestic.This is the first recording of new constitued New Philharmonia Orchestra. I don't disturb the tempi of Klemperer and I don't think same as the other rewievers who are dissapointed. Because, this is a last period recording of Klemperer, and already his tempi are generally not normal. Because, according to him music must be articulated cleanly and it must have breathe. The tempi decided by circumstances... And the performance of orchestra is very good. The famous espressivo themes of strings played with emotion and amazing brass sections are majestic. The second movement is one of the composer's most beautiful slow movements. There is an excellent example of counterpoint, which means Bruckner's hommage and love to Renaissance music. This is a legendary recording. Highly recommended. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Bruckner 6th...,
By A Music Fan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sym 6/Ovts (Audio CD)
This performance led by Otto Klemperer is brilliant and the sound is also excellent. It wasn't even superseded by Eugen Jochum and the Bayreuth Radio Symphony in that magnificent Bruckner cycle on DG. I am glad to see this recording reissued numerous times, which means it is readily available at reasonable prices. The performace is great, like the man who conducted it!Try Klemperer's Bruckner 4th also on EMI! |
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