Disc 01 Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-Dur op. 55 (Historische Aufnahme)
01. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "1. Allegro con brio"
02. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "2. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai"
03. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace"
04. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "4. Finale: Allegro molto"
05. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "Coriolan e-moll op. 62 (Ouvertüre) (Historische Aufnahme)"
06. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "Leonoren-Ouvertüre Nr. 3 C-Dur op. 72 (Historische Aufnahme)"
Disc 02 Sinfonie Nr. 5 c-moll op. 67 (Historische Aufnahme)
01. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "1. Allegretto con brio"
02. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "2. Andante con moto"
03. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "3. Allegro"
04. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "4. Allegro" Sinfonie Nr. 6 F-Dur op. 68 (Historische Aufnahme)
05. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "1. Awakening of happy feelings on getting out into the country: Allegro ma non troppo"
06. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "2. By the brook side: Andante molto mosso"
07. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "3. Peasants Merrymaking: Allegro"
08. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "4. Thunderstorm: Allegro"
09. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "5. Shepherd's Song - Happy and thankful journey after the storm: Allegretto"
Disc 03 Sinfonie Nr. 4 B-Dur op. 60 (Historische Aufnahme)
01. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "1. Adagio - Allegro vivace"
02. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "2. Adagio"
03. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "3. Allegro vivace"
04. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "4. Allegro ma non troppo" Sinfonie Nr. 7 A-Dur op. 92 (Historische Aufnahme)
05. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "1. Poco sostenuto - Vivace"
06. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "2. Allegretto"
07. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "3. Presto - Assai meno presto"
08. Furtwängler, Wilhelm "4. Allegro con brio"
Disc 04 Sinfonie Nr. 9 d-moll op. 125 (Historische Aufnahme)
01. Briem, Tilla "1. Allegro ma non troppo un poco maestoso"
02. Briem, Tilla "2. Molto vivace"
03. Briem, Tilla "3. Adagio molto e cantabile"
04. Briem, Tilla "4. Presto"
Number of discs:
4
Extra-Infos:
Best Of World War Ii Legacy/ W/ Erna Berger, Bpo, Gertrud
Description:
These are the best World War II performances of Beethoven's symphonies under the baton of Furtwängler. Previously released versions on our label were acclaimed in Fanfare, American Record Guide, Pulse!, Absolute Sound, Diapason, Musica, and numerous other journals. Symphony No. 9 has been completely re-mastered for this edition by Aaron Z. Snyder from a new source and sounds better than any prior issue.
Notes laid in container. Recorded from 1942-1944.
"Furtwängler Dirigiert Beethoven" is a remarkable CD release featuring the legendary conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler leading two of the world's most renowned orchestras: the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO). This collection captures some of Furtwängler's most profound interpretations of Beethoven?s symphonic masterpieces, celebrated for their emotional depth, dynamic contrasts, and philosophical insight. The performances included are considered benchmarks in classical music history, offering listeners an unparalleled experience of Beethoven's genius through Furtwängler?s visionary artistry. Music & Arts, known for its dedication to preserving historic recordings with exceptional sound quality and scholarly liner notes, ensures that these iconic performances remain accessible to new generations. Wilhelm Furtwängler stands as one of the 20th century?s greatest conductors; his work with both BPO and WPO set standards still revered today. His interpretations have won critical acclaim worldwide and continue to inspire musicians and audiences alike.