Description

Schumann: Symphonies Complette Live Recordings - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Tamás Vásáry / Hungaroton Classic 2x Audio CD 2002 Stereo / HCD 32123-24

UPC 5991813212320

Product Features

Label: Hungaroton Classic
Format: 2 x CD, Album
Country: Hungary
Released: 2002
Genre: Classical

Overview

This remarkable 2-CD set offers a complete live recording of Robert Schumann's symphonic works performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tamás Vásáry. Released in 2002 by Hungaroton Classic, this album features all four of Schumann’s major symphonies, providing an insightful and evocative performance of the German composer’s masterpieces.

Schumann, one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era, brought forth symphonies brimming with poetic expression and emotional depth. The Budapest Symphony Orchestra, under Vásáry’s masterful direction, presents a vibrant, faithful interpretation of these symphonic works, recorded live in concert. The Spring Symphony (No. 1), the Rhenish Symphony (No. 3), and the Symphony No. 4 are performed with a dynamic intensity, while Symphony No. 2’s lyrical beauty is beautifully brought to life.

With meticulous attention to detail and expressive phrasing, this live set showcases both Schumann’s dramatic contrasts and his lyrical nuances. An essential album for any Schumann enthusiast or classical music lover, this collection brings together the grandeur of Schumann's symphonic world in a live setting, offering a thrilling auditory experience.

Track Listing

Disc 1

Symphony No. 1 "Spring" in B flat major Op. 38 – 30:58
1-1. I. Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace – 11:37
1-2. II. Larghetto – 6:41
1-3. III. Scherzo – 5:34
1-4. IV. Allegro Animato E Grazioso – 7:06
Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 – 38:44
1-5. I. Sostenuto Assai – 11:30
1-6. II. Scherzo – 7:08
1-7. III. Adagio Espressivo – 11:13
1-8. IV. Allegro Molto Vivace – 8:52

Disc 2

Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish" in E Flat Major Op. 97 – 34:23
2-1. I. Lebhaft – 10:08
2-2. II. Scherzo – 6:31
2-3. III. Unbeschaftigs – 5:20
2-4. IV. Feierlich – 6:24
2-5. V. Lebhaft – 5:58
Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120 – 30:11
2-6. I. Ziemlich Langsam – 10:47
2-7. II. Romanze – 3:58
2-8. III. Scherzo – 7:02
2-9. IV. Finale – 8:22