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Tennstedt conducts Brahms & Schumann | BBC Legends BBCL42512

Tennstedt conducts Brahms & Schumann

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Label: BBC Legends

Cat No: BBCL42512

Barcode: 0684911425123

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 2nd February 2009

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Contents

Works

Brahms
Symphony No.1, Op.68

Schumann
Piano Concerto, Op.54

Artists

Jorge Bolet (piano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor

Klaus Tennstedt

Works

Brahms
Symphony No.1, Op.68

Schumann
Piano Concerto, Op.54

Artists

Jorge Bolet (piano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor

Klaus Tennstedt

About

Klaus Tennstedt recorded the Brahms Symphony No.1 commercially in the studio in 1983, but it was an early release and has not been available for many years. This BBC Legends release is a new addition to his live discography, and will be a “must” for all his fans. It is very dramatic and powerful.

The Royal Festival Hall concert was described by one critic as “a forceful yet often radiant performance, the essential outlines well prepared in rehearsal, but leaving something to add in spontaneous response…”. The fact that Tennstedt here is caught live is very important for all collectors who, on occasions, lamented the emotional difference between his studio performances and the white hot risk-taking of the live event. This is one of Tennstedt’s great performances recorded on the wing.

The coupling features the very distinguished Cuban pianist Jorge Bolet playing the Schumann Piano Concerto “live” (he did not enjoy studio recording!). It perfectly complements the Brahms, with a broadly conceived and poetical performance which was always the wish of the composer’s widow Clara. . To the collector, Bolet is very close to Adelina de Lara’s recording in style.

Outstanding value at nearly 80 minutes duration, in wonderful sound.

Recorded:
- Royal Festival Hall, London, 6 May 1990 (Brahms)
- Royal Festival Hall, London, 7 October 1984 (Schumann)

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