- Audio CD (Oct 12 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: EMI Classics
- ASIN: B00076ONO6
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Track Listings
| 1. I. Lento - Allegro Non Troppo |
| 2. II. Allegretto - |
| 3. III. Allegro Non Troppo |
| 4. I. Andante - Allegro Non Troppo |
| 5. II. Vivace |
| 6. III. Adagio |
| 7. IV. Allegro |
| 8. Pavane Op.50 |
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Perfect Lalo; Ideal Franck
July 26 2005
Format:Audio CD
Edouard Lalo's Symphony in G minor is a true masterpiece and why it doesn't get the attention it deserves is beyond me. The only recording of it featuring a world-class conductor is this one with Thomas Beecham, who pioneered the work throughout his life. This performance remains unsurpassed in its intensity and drama. Beecham plays it like the masterpiece it is. While never losing sight of the balletic qualities of the work, Beecham emphasises its excitement, epic quality, and granduer. The performance by Yondani Butt and the Royal Philharmonic on ASV features jaw-dropping sonics and is very exciting, and should be in the collection of any Lalo fan. However, Beecham's recording is still the ultimate performance.
Franck's D minor symphony receives an exciting performance that is aptly suited to it, avoiding the over-the-top sentimentality of Bernstein, the paranoia of Paray (although the latter is still an important perspective), and the dullness of Masur and Guilini. Beecham also outclasses Monteaux who gives the work more grace and delicacy than it needs. Beecham plays it for the thrills, without any embellishments, allowing this great music to speak for itself, which is just what this symphony needs.
With the addition of the short Faure lyrical work and better sound quality than the earlier releases of these recordings, this CD is a must-own for fans of Thomas Beecham, Franck, or Lalo.
Franck's D minor symphony receives an exciting performance that is aptly suited to it, avoiding the over-the-top sentimentality of Bernstein, the paranoia of Paray (although the latter is still an important perspective), and the dullness of Masur and Guilini. Beecham also outclasses Monteaux who gives the work more grace and delicacy than it needs. Beecham plays it for the thrills, without any embellishments, allowing this great music to speak for itself, which is just what this symphony needs.
With the addition of the short Faure lyrical work and better sound quality than the earlier releases of these recordings, this CD is a must-own for fans of Thomas Beecham, Franck, or Lalo.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Clear, concise, and dynamic
April 8 2009
Format:Audio CD
I own Beecham's version of Franck's symphony in d, and Muti's Franck: Symphony in Dm; Chasseur maudit
And I prefer Beecham's reading of the symphony. Its a bit more muscular and forthright. What's more, the sounds quality is much better. The Philadelphia orchestra excellent as they are don't have the same clarity.
Its the difference between having them perform and wearing earmuffs or being in the room next door. It all sounds good, but its just a bit soft and muffled. The Beecham sounds like I'm sitting in the midst of the orchestra. The brass is wonderfully percussive and every group is clear and articulate. When the orchestra thunders and hits, they sounds awesome!
I'd definitely recommend this one. The sonorities are clear and sweet. The brass powerful. And the whole greater, I think, than the sum of its parts.
And I prefer Beecham's reading of the symphony. Its a bit more muscular and forthright. What's more, the sounds quality is much better. The Philadelphia orchestra excellent as they are don't have the same clarity.
Its the difference between having them perform and wearing earmuffs or being in the room next door. It all sounds good, but its just a bit soft and muffled. The Beecham sounds like I'm sitting in the midst of the orchestra. The brass is wonderfully percussive and every group is clear and articulate. When the orchestra thunders and hits, they sounds awesome!
I'd definitely recommend this one. The sonorities are clear and sweet. The brass powerful. And the whole greater, I think, than the sum of its parts.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Classic Franck performance by Beecham together with interesting Lalo
Sep 14 2011
Format:Audio CD
This disc combines two 1959 performances by conductor Thomas Beecham moonlighting as the conductor of the French ORTF orchestra, with which he worked extensively and successfully for several years. The bottom line is that the CD is excellent and I recommend it strongly.
The two featured works date from 1886 and 1888, so it is a concentrated dose of Parisian orchestral music from just a couple of seasons. The better known of the two pieces is the Cesar Franck Symphony in d minor (1888), a passionate three-movement work with a beguiling and memorable Allegretto in the middle, which prominently features an English horn. If you don't know this symphony, you'll want to hear it for the Allegretto alone. Eduard Lalo's Symphony in g minor (1886) was neglected until Beecham revived it. In four movements, I'll apply the term "interesting" to this work - take the adjective at face value without its pejorative connotations - which is written in an unusual style: slower melodies (many quarter and half notes), insistent rhythms throughout (sforzandi and accompaniments with steady rhythms), and heavy use of winds. The work has met a mixed reception, but I like it and actually prefer it to Lalo's most famous work, the earlier "Symphonie espagnole", which it is very different from in stylistic terms. The disc also contains Faure's attractive Pavane as a third item.
The Beecham/ORTF interpretation of the Franck symphony is a classic and the years have not dimmed its zest and lively musicality. Of the three recordings I have, this remains my favorite. The Lalo is also performed well. The recording may be from 1959 but it is in very good sound and in no way distracts from a wonderful CD.
The two featured works date from 1886 and 1888, so it is a concentrated dose of Parisian orchestral music from just a couple of seasons. The better known of the two pieces is the Cesar Franck Symphony in d minor (1888), a passionate three-movement work with a beguiling and memorable Allegretto in the middle, which prominently features an English horn. If you don't know this symphony, you'll want to hear it for the Allegretto alone. Eduard Lalo's Symphony in g minor (1886) was neglected until Beecham revived it. In four movements, I'll apply the term "interesting" to this work - take the adjective at face value without its pejorative connotations - which is written in an unusual style: slower melodies (many quarter and half notes), insistent rhythms throughout (sforzandi and accompaniments with steady rhythms), and heavy use of winds. The work has met a mixed reception, but I like it and actually prefer it to Lalo's most famous work, the earlier "Symphonie espagnole", which it is very different from in stylistic terms. The disc also contains Faure's attractive Pavane as a third item.
The Beecham/ORTF interpretation of the Franck symphony is a classic and the years have not dimmed its zest and lively musicality. Of the three recordings I have, this remains my favorite. The Lalo is also performed well. The recording may be from 1959 but it is in very good sound and in no way distracts from a wonderful CD.
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