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The Music => Recordings & Broadcasts => Topic started by: Alan Howe on Saturday 05 April 2025, 23:29

Title: Furtwängler Symphony No.2
Post by: Alan Howe on Saturday 05 April 2025, 23:29
...from Neeme Järvi/Chandos:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9769853--wilhelm-furtwangler-symphony-no-2-in-e-minor
Title: Re: Furtwängler Symphony No.2
Post by: John Boyer on Saturday 05 April 2025, 23:52
There can be only one question: will it match Barenboim?
Title: Re: Furtwängler Symphony No.2
Post by: Justin on Sunday 06 April 2025, 00:26
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.

Title: Re: Furtwängler Symphony No.2
Post by: eschiss1 on Sunday 06 April 2025, 02:30
Ooh.
If it comes close to Barenboim I will be well pleased.
Title: Re: Furtwängler Symphony No.2
Post by: Alan Howe on Sunday 06 April 2025, 09:09
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.
Title: Re: Furtwängler Symphony No.2
Post by: Alan Howe on Sunday 06 April 2025, 13:36
Quote from: John Boyer on Saturday 05 April 2025, 23:52There 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...
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