Description

EMI Classics: Sir Adrian Boult – From Bach to Wagner | 11-CD Collection

Product Information

Catalog Number: 03565720 STEREO ADD
UPC: 5099963565720
Product Type: 11-CD Collection
Genre: Classical Music – Symphony & Opera
Language: Instrumental (Classical)
Format: CD (Stereo) with accompanying booklet
Manufacturing: Manufactured and printed in the EU
Compilation Year: 2012
Publisher: EMI Records Ltd. / DM Records Ltd.

Overview

"EMI Classics: Sir Adrian Boult – From Bach to Wagner" is an exceptional 11-CD collection showcasing Sir Adrian Boult’s masterful interpretations across a wide spectrum of classical repertoire. Known for his championing of English music and his insightful performances of Austro-German symphonies and operatic works, Boult delivers stirring renditions of pieces ranging from the intricate textures of Bach and Mozart to the passionate dramas of Beethoven, Wagner, and Brahms. This collection is digitally remastered to preserve the pristine quality of the original stereo recordings, making it a treasured addition for classical music enthusiasts.

Product Features

Audio Quality: Digitally remastered stereo recordings ensuring exceptional clarity
Accompanying Material: Booklet featuring detailed recording notes and historical insights
Recording Range:
- J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos
- Mozart: Symphonies including the "Jupiter" and "Haffner" works
- Beethoven: Pastoral Symphony, Coriolan Overture, and more
- Schubert, Wagner, and Brahms: Comprehensive symphonic and overture works
Special Highlight: A rare compilation capturing Sir Adrian Boult’s unique interpretative mastery in both English and Austro-German repertoire

Interesting Facts

Champion of English Music & Beyond:
Sir Adrian Boult is celebrated not only for his dedication to English musical heritage but also for his influential recordings of central Austro-German works, which have enriched the classical music canon.
Masterful Interpretations:
Boult’s interpretations are renowned for their clarity and emotional depth, offering listeners a journey through the evolution of symphonic music from the Baroque era through the Romantic period.
Digital Remastering:
This collection benefits from meticulous digital remastering by EMI Records Ltd., ensuring that every nuance of the original recordings is preserved for modern audiences.

Track Listing

CD1:
- J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 1-4 (76.23 minutes)
CD2:
- J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 5 & 6
- Mozart: Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter" (73.31 minutes)
CD3:
- Mozart: Symphony No. 35 "Haffner"
- Die Zauberflöte – Overture
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
- Coriolan Overture (73.21 / 62.28 minutes)
CD4:
- Schubert: Symphony No. 9 "Great"
- Beethoven: Die Ruinen von Athen – Overture & Turkish March
- Johann Strauss: Radetzky-Marsch
- Suppe: Dichter und Bauer Overture
CD5:
- Wagner: Faust Overture
- Rienzi; Der fliegende Holländer
- Tannhäuser – Overtures; Tannhäuser Grand March
- Lohengrin – Prelude to Act I
CD6:
- Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III
- Tristan und Isolde – Preludes (Acts I and III)
- Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg – Preludes to Act I
- Der Ring des Nibelungen – Orchestral Highlights (77.49 / 59.57 minutes)
CD7:
- Parsifal – Orchestral Highlights
- Siegfried Idyll
- Wolf Italian Serenade
CD8:
- Brahms: Symphony No. 1 – Haydn Variations (62.37 minutes)
CD9:
- Brahms: Symphony No. 2 – Academic Festival Overture
- Tragic Overture (66.52 / 76.22 minutes)
CD10:
- Brahms: Symphonies 3 & 4
CD11:
- Brahms: Serenades 1 & 2; Alto Rhapsody featuring Dame Janet Baker
- Performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and New Philharmonia Orchestra (75.45 minutes)

Publishers

Published by EMI Records Ltd. and DM Records Ltd.
Manufactured and printed in the EU. The accompanying booklet provides additional insights and historical context about these iconic recordings. Digital remastering is as presented by EMI Records Ltd., ensuring a high-fidelity listening experience.

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