Rafael Kubelik & Berliner Philharmoniker Schumann The 4 Symphonies Box Set (3 LP)

Deutsche Grammophon presents a limited edition of 3 records of Raphael Kubelik's famous symphonic cycle "Schumann", remastered from analog original sources and recorded on 180-gram vinyl. His first two Schumann recordings marked the beginning of the collaboration between Rafael Kubelik and Deutsche Grammophon in 1963. This testifies to Kubelik's human and musical qualities in that he was able to establish close relations with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in a very short time. This Schumann cycle is a revelation. Kubelik shows that the composer's oft-reviled orchestration can work with a certain ease and that these scores don't necessarily have to sound stuffy and harsh. He brings spring freshness and vitality to the music, which he pushes forward at a beautifully tuned pace, while simultaneously revealing its poetic sonority, joy and nobility. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra responds with enthusiasm and inspired enthusiasm. It is not surprising that these exemplary recordings have retained their place against the background of all subsequent re-recordings.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Limited Edition
• Triple LP

Musicians:

• Berliner Philharmoniker
• Rafael Kubelik, conductor

Selections:

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Side A
Symphony No.1 in B flat major "Spring", Op.38 - "Spring Symphony"
1. I. Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace
2. II. Larghetto
3. III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
4. IV. Allegro animato e grazioso
Side B
Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120
1. I. Quite Slow – Lively
2. II. Romance. Larghetto
3. III. Scherzo. Lively – Trio
4. IV. Slow – Lively – Faster – Presto
Side C
Symphony No.2 in C major, Op.61
1. Sostenuto assai – Allegro, ma non troppo
2. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
3. Adagio espressivo
Side D
1. Allegro molto vivace
2. Overture from "Genoveva", Op.81
Side E
Symphony No.3 in E flat major "Rhenish", Op.97
1. I. Vivid
2. II. Scherzo. Very moderate
3. III. Not fast
Side F
1. IV. Solemn
2. V. Vivid
3. Overture from "Manfred", Op.115