Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Wilhelm Furtwängler's captivating album. This collection showcases the brilliance of three master composers: Mendelssohn, Strauss, and Haydn. Furtwängler's interpretation of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 is a tour de force, highlighting the concerto's lyrical beauty and technical virtuosity. The album also features Strauss's profound Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24, a tone poem that explores the journey of life and transcendence. Completing the ensemble is Haydn's Symphony No. 88 in G Major, a delightful display of classical symmetry and charm. Recorded in 2002 by Urania, this album spans a total of 74 minutes, offering a rich and varied listening experience. Furtwängler's masterful conducting brings out the depth and nuance of each piece, making this a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
(C) 2002 Urania
Tracks
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro moderatoFelix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Gioconda De Vito, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante con motoFelix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Gioconda De Vito, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Rondo - VivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Gioconda De Vito, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24Richard Strauss, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Symphony No. 88 in G Major: I. Adagio - AllegroJoseph Haydn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Symphony No. 88 in G Major: II. LargoJoseph Haydn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Symphony No. 88 in G Major: III. Minuetto con TrioJoseph Haydn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Symphony No. 88 in G Major: IV. Allegro con spiritoJoseph Haydn, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
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