Furtwängler Symphony No.2

[Alan Howe]

...from Neeme Järvi/Chandos:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9769853--wilhelm-furtwangler-symphony-no-2-in-e-minor

[John Boyer]

There can be only one question: will it match Barenboim?

[Justin]

Here is a video of him conducting the work last year. I wonder if it is the same live recording that will be on the album.

[eschiss1]

Ooh.
If it comes close to Barenboim I will be well pleased.

[Alan Howe]

I don't think Barenboim's recording is easily available these days.

A rough calculation suggests that Järvi is about 5-6 minutes quicker than Barenboim overall.

[Alan Howe]

There can be only one question: will it match Barenboim?

I don't think it will, but I sort of feel obliged to buy it anyway. And Järvi père is 87, bless him - 88 on 7th June this year. He's always been an adventurous spirit...