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The period instruments bring a litheness and transparency, with vigour in the third movement allegro molto [in No. 5], the more pastorally phrased interlude liltingly done by the B’Rock, before... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2021, 4 out of 5 starsMore…
Release Date:
27th Aug 2021
Catalogue No: PTC5186856
Label: Pentatone
Length: 59 minutes
Awards:
Record Review, 21st August 2021, Record of the Week
International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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…
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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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