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Mendelssohn: Symphonies No.4, Italian & No. 5, Reformation ~ Munch

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Charles Munch (Artist) Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 I. Allegro vivace
2 II. Andante con moto
3 III. Con moto moderato
4 IV. Saltarello - Presto
5 I. Andante - Allegro con fuoco
6 II. Allegro vivace
7 III. Andante
8 IV. Chorale ("Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott") - Andante con moto - Allegro vivace
9 Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20: III. Scherzo - Allegro leggierissimo
10 I Allegro vivace
11 II Andante con moto
12 III Con moto moderato
13 IV Saltarello: Presto
14 I Andante; Allegro con fuoco
15 II Allegro vivace
16 III Andante
17 IV Chorale ("Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott"): Andante con moto; Allegro vivace
18 Octet in E-Flat, Op. 20 - III Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo
19 I. Allegro vivace
20 II. Andante con moto
21 III. Con moto moderato
22 IV. Saltarello. Presto
23 I. Andante - Allegro con fuoco
24 II. Allegro vivace
25 III. Andante
26 IV. Chorale ("Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott"): Andante con moto - Allegro vivace
27 Octet in E-Flat, Op. 20 - III Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Classical
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2195375
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2006
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 53 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Classical
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000E1NWJG
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Rift Corbitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performances with superior sound quality.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013
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    Excellent sounding disc remastered by SoundMirror in 2006/2007 using vintage tube equipment. Amazing natural true to life sound.

    Since 2009 the sound on all Sony Classical and "Living Stereo since 2009 has been dragged down into the mud and is now at the level of most crappy Sony CD releases. Previously the RCA|BMG Living Stereo CD's and later SACD were transferred by the fine craftsmen at Soundmirror using vintage restored tube playback equipment, then mastered with the utmost care to preserve the tonality and full lifelike sound as well as dynamics of the original LP's. Well Sony does none of that - they fired the poor engineers who knew what they were doing and now have the same low end hacks master them who have already ruined the bulk of their modern CD's. RIP RCA/BMG Living Stereo and Boycott Sony Classical Living Stereo for murdering them!
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  • R. tager
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2010
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    Mendelssohn may have written only five symphonies, but the last three are some of the greatest ever written. This recording with Charles Munch conducting is an absolute delight. The performances are energetic and beautifully balanced and the sound quality is superb. How could RCA turn out such great sounding recordings in the fifties, when all the big companies especially DGG, turned out such horrors in the sixties and seventies? I recommend this recording to anyone that loves classical music whether they are a novice or an expert.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015
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    excellent performances, of course
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  • Mike K of Mich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good performances, and sound
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020
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    This SACD sounds great. It would get a fine sound rating for a current release- one would never guess the performances date from 1957-1960, the earliest years of stereo-released recordings!
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  • ROBERT L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product, excellent condition !
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
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    V.good !
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  • Jeffrey A. Auerbach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
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    This is one of my all-time favorite recordings. The Italian symphony has great verve, and the Reformation symphony incredible power and balance. The BSO sounds great: luscious strings, and clear winds and horns that are in perfect balance and very present especially in the Fifth Symphony. Above all, the conducting and playing is supremely musical. Highly recommended.
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  • KaediSongs Publishinc LLC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
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    Excellent recording and performance
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  • Lynne B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mendelssohn Symphonies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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    As usual, Munch's conducting and interpretation are spot on. The balance is great, and it's always wonderful to hear the 5th Symphony where the "tune" for "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" comes from.
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  • Euterpe
    5.0 out of 5 stars nichts einzwenden
    Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2019
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    was alles perfekt.
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  • Enrique Rull Fernández
    5.0 out of 5 stars Versiones supremas de Munch de esta preciosa música.
    Reviewed in Spain on July 18, 2017
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    Sabía que Munch era un gran director, pero hasta no haber oído discos como este no me había percatado de que ha sido uno de los grandes. Estas obras tan frecuentadas por las batutas y desgastadas en las salas de concierto por la rutina de directores del montón, suenan aquí como nunca. Me refiero principalmente a la “Italiana”, porque la de la “Reforma merece comentario aparte. La primera esta tocada por una orquesta de Boston sencillamente gloriosa, y la dirección que le imprime Munich está llena de un impulso que en algunos momentos podemos calificar de orgiástico, beneficiada la interpretación por un sonido del SACD sencillamente fabuloso. Alegría a raudales, como seguramente hubiera deseado su autor. Y extremada belleza en cada uno de los movimientos. Respecto de la “Reforma”, una sinfonía a menudo desdeñada por los directores, Munich nos da una versión de un poderío extraordinario, mucho más impetuosa que la conocida y excelente versión de Karajan, y superior también a la de Abbado. Hay momentos que nos hacen pensar en Wagner y es casi seguro que el gran autor de la Tetralogía tuvo presente a Meldelssohn y más visible es esto en la interpretación de gran aliento de Munich, una versión apasionada y brillantísima que llega al fondo de los sentidos y del corazón. El scherzo del Octeto es una excelente propina de unos de los típicos momentos mendelssohnianos, aquí convertido es una pieza sinfónica. Este disco es una joya y lo recomiendo a cualquiera que, aun teniendo varias versiones de estas obras, quiera oírlas de nuevo en interpretación superior a cualquier otra.
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  • I. Giles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another example of the advantages of the SACD version especially played in surround mode
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2014
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    This disc is completely compiled from three track recordings made in 1957, 1958 and 1960. There are three ways of playing it back as it is compatible with stereo players, SACD players with stereo and stereo players with surround sound using just the front three speakers.

    If you have a surround system it is possible to compare the last two options and the results are very obvious. The surround option has enhanced depth clarity and general realism to a marked extent even though the stereo sound is particularly good for its date.

    As regards performances, Munch delivers a surprisingly light touch even though, as one might expect, tempi are kept on the move. The strings and woodwind especially are allowed to dance. In general his reading is not a far cry from tempi and weight delivered by period groups even though the orchestral textures themselves are considerably different from those. Those expecting Munch to be too hard-driven for this repertoire, will find that not to be the case. This also applied to his readings of the last two Schubert symphonies which also make for good listening.

    This then is a satisfyingly sympathetic delivery of the two symphonies and Mendelssohn's own orchestral version of the famous scherzo from his octet makes for a delightful, really full of delight, encore. As a collection disc it makes a useful way to add the fifth symphony without having to buy a complete set. The sound is as described in the opening paragraphs.

    Well worth considering for collectors, for those considering upgrading from the CD version and for those interested in a single copy of these works.
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  • MK
    5.0 out of 5 stars SACDを聞いています。
    Reviewed in Japan on February 18, 2013
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    音質を重視してSACDを聞くために購入しました。リラックスしたい時にはピッタリです。
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  • Brakemeier, Ernst
    4.0 out of 5 stars Alte Aufnahme- nur ein Zeitdokument?
    Reviewed in Germany on July 17, 2021
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    Ich habe die CD gekauft , weil die Münch - Einspielungen mit Heifetz m.E. sehr gut gelungen sind . Diese CD mit Mendelssohn ist zwiespältig . Die 4. ist zu hastig bzw. schnell und oberflächlich , während die 5. Sinfonie sehr schön und angemessen gespielt wird. Insgesamt troztdem als Zeitdokument akzeptabel.
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