Schubert by W.Furtwängler - Symphony No.8 D 759 'Unfinished', Rosamunde Ouvertüre (Century's rec.)

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Symphony No.8 "Unfinished" by Wilhelm Furtwängler.
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Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D 759 ‘’Unvollendete’’
00:00 D 759 Allegro moderato
12:01 D 759 Andante con moto

24:20 Rosamunde Ouvertüre (zu ‘’Die Zauberharfe’’ D 644)

Berliner Philharmoniker
Wilhelm Furtwängler
Live recording in 1952-53, at Germany
New mastering in 2021 by AB for CM//RR
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Among Schubert's works, Furtwängler prefers the two most deeply Schubertian symphonies: the "Unfinished" of 1822 and the great Symphony in C major. There is a secret link between the two works; the "Unfinished", a deliberately conceived two-movement fragment, is the negative projection of the huge C major opus. Since the first performance of the B-minor Symphony in Vienna in 1865, the livid major-minor opposition, the suffocating trombone passages and the veiled theme have been thought to hint at death. Furtwängler made this metaphysical aspect transparent in his wide-ranging, powerful and meaningful interpretations. The desolation of the Schubertian world still resounds in the distant echo of the ländler, the melody of the second theme of the first movement. The present recording was made by the radio station Sender Freies Berlin during a concert of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra that Furtwängler conducted on February 10, 1952 in the Titania-Palast, the orchestra's fallback area.

[classicalmusicreference]

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Symphony No.8 "Unfinished" by Wilhelm Furtwängler.
🎧 Naspter, Pandora, Anghami, QQ音乐, LineMusic日本, Awa日本...
Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation (00:00-02:30)
Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D 759 ‘’Unvollendete’’
00:00 D 759 Allegro moderato
12:01 D 759 Andante con moto

24:20 Rosamunde Ouvertüre (zu ‘’Die Zauberharfe’’ D 644)

Berliner Philharmoniker
Wilhelm Furtwängler
Live recording in 1952-53, at Germany
New mastering in 2021 by AB for CM//RR
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Among Schubert's works, Furtwängler prefers the two most deeply Schubertian symphonies: the "Unfinished" of 1822 and the great Symphony in C major. There is a secret link between the two works; the "Unfinished", a deliberately conceived two-movement fragment, is the negative projection of the huge C major opus. Since the first performance of the B-minor Symphony in Vienna in 1865, the livid major-minor opposition, the suffocating trombone passages and the veiled theme have been thought to hint at death. Furtwängler made this metaphysical aspect transparent in his wide-ranging, powerful and meaningful interpretations. The desolation of the Schubertian world still resounds in the distant echo of the ländler, the melody of the second theme of the first movement. The present recording was made by the radio station Sender Freies Berlin during a concert of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra that Furtwängler conducted on February 10, 1952 in the Titania-Palast, the orchestra's fallback area.

[embodiedconducting]

So many conductors choose a tempo for the first movement that is too fast. Here Furtwängler nails it and is rewarded with a truly inspiring performance that conveys all the drama and theatre in Schubert's best known symphony.

[Ileana]

Una JOYA !! Maravillosa interpretación! Excelente Furtwangler, un regalo para el mundo.

[robertoa.m.]

Fantastic and convincing interpretation. WF at his best!

[notaire]

Vollendete und wunderschöne live Aufführung dieser unvollendeten Sinfonie und perfekt komponierten Ouvertüre mit gut vereinigten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Instrumente. Der unvergleichliche Maestro dirigiert das weltklassige Orchester in idealen Tempi und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Die verbesserte Tonqualität ist auch erstaunlich hoch als originale Aufnahmen von fast siebzig Jahren vor. Alles ist mehr als wunderbar!

[fransmeersman]

Many thanks for this New Mastering : Furtwängler with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra : always magnificent and very impressive performances. A marvelous rendition of Schubert's Unvollendete.

[annettehonickman]

Superb...it's not how long a person is practicing...it's the way a person is practicing. This music is always Amazing!!

[richardallen]

Thanks from Marietta, GA. Superb sounds as always from F and the BP. The deep resonance and pathos from the strings section is chilling. This interpretation is unparalleled in my opinion.

[samitobribiesca]

EXTRAORDINARIE , EXQUISITE PRODIGIEUX, MAGNIFIQUE

[leestamm]

Wonderful. No conductor quite like Furtwangler.

[elmorej]

C'est LA grande version de Furtwangler. Pas facile à trouver ! Bravo.

[genekim]

Maestro Furtwangler was scapegoated in my opinion, by the allies after WW2. Yes, he did not leave Germany like Erich Kleiber but he was not a Nazi and have read stories about how he helped Jewish musician escape... Yet, Maestro Karajan who did join the Nazi Party escaped mostly unscathed... Maybe Maestro Furtwangler was naive in certain ways but I did not think he deserved to be painted as a Nazi sympathizer.... Without a doubt one of my favorite conductors along with Bruno Walter.

[SJAppleEvr]

Absolutely enchanting and beautiful... THANKS FOR POSTING THIS 👍

[classicalmusicreference]

Among Schubert's works, Furtwängler prefers the two most deeply Schubertian symphonies: the "Unfinished" of 1822 and the great Symphony in C major. There is a secret link between the two works; the "Unfinished", a deliberately conceived two-movement fragment, is the negative projection of the huge C major opus. Since the first performance of the B-minor Symphony in Vienna in 1865, the livid major-minor opposition, the suffocating trombone passages and the veiled theme have been thought to hint at death. Furtwängler made this metaphysical aspect transparent in his wide-ranging, powerful and meaningful interpretations. The desolation of the Schubertian world still resounds in the distant echo of the ländler, the melody of the second theme of the first movement. The present recording was made by the radio station Sender Freies Berlin during a concert of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra that Furtwängler conducted on February 10, 1952 in the Titania-Palast, the orchestra's fallback area.

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[jeanpierreproyart]

Magnifique quelle respiration toute l'emotion remplit l'espace un bonheur sans fin.

[margaritadubrovina]

Fantastic interpretation! Very emotional ❤Also strongly recommended Mravinskiy ! Unique interpretation, very deep emotion . ❤

[richardhastings]

Thanks for this beautiful recording/share. Furtwangler knew that Schubert's music required - sometimes - a slightly more brisk primary tempo. In order to achieve the maximum dramatic effects during the transitions in the First Movement, then the core tempo must be slightly faster than sometimes understood. Schnabel does this with many Schubert pieces, especially the legendary interpretation of Impromptu in G flat major opus 90 no. 3. The core tempo must be "forward", with compelling forward movement - then it becomes possible to achieve the transitions - the fluctuations in tempo going into - and coming out of - critical transitional moments in the drama.

[ivanneveswerneck]

Leitura definitiva da obra performance insuperável !

[martinbliley]

Thank you from Meadville Pennsylvania USA 👍

[mariainesandradealcantara]

Franz Peter SCHUBERT! !!!!o divino VIENENSE! !!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖