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Abbado's is an outstanding set in every way. Rarely has he made recordings of the central Viennese classics which find him so naturally sunny and warm in his expression. The playing of the Chamber... — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…
Release Date:
6th Sep 2010
Catalogue No: 4778687
Label: DG
Series: Collectors Edition
Length: 5 hours 18 minutes
Awards:
Gramophone Awards, 1989, Winner - Orchestral
5 CDs
$26.50
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beautifully and practically presented, while the performances, the performances, especially of the early symphonies, Nos 1-6, are miraculously alert and affectionately Viennese in style. Harnoncourt’s... — Sunday Times, 1st October 2017More…
it is the ‘Great’ C major that is perhaps the gem of the present set: a notably intense performance, played with tireless propulsion and infectious fervour. — Gramophone Magazine, February 2022More…
The playing of the Staatskapelle Dresden is quite excellent, with fine work from the strings and commendable clarity of wind textures. This may be “big-band” Schubert, but never once did I sense... — MusicWeb International, 14th April 2014More…
...if you’re looking for really good, up-to-date, modern instrument performances in state-of-art sound, this fits the bill. There’s no going wrong with this one. Very strongly recommended. — Fanfare, January/February 2020More…
Release Date:
15th Mar 2019
Catalogue No: PTC5186655
Label: Pentatone
Length: 2 hours 7 minutes
Awards:
International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Symphonic Music
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incandescent atmosphere and magisterial playing — Classic FM Magazine, August 2011More…
Release Date:
1st May 2001
Catalogue No: 4713072
Label: DG
Series: Collectors Edition
Length: 4 hours 8 minutes
4 CDs
$24.50
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Well known for his deep scepticism and deliberate avoidance of performing tradition, Harnoncourt breathes new life into the music by looking afresh at the sources and encouraging his players... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2021, 4 out of 5 starsMore…
Release Date:
30th Oct 2020
Catalogue No: ICAC5160
Label: ica classics
Length: 4 hours 15 minutes
Awards:
Gramophone Magazine, January 2021, Reissue/Archive Issue of the Month