Schumann: The Four Symphonies; Manfred Overture

Schumann: The Four Symphonies; Manfred Overture
- Robert Schumann: The Four Symphonies; and Manfred Overture
- George Szell (conductor) & the Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell was on record as saying that he believed there was no reason the Schumann symphonies shouldn't be "as popular as Tchaikovsky." When they're played like this, it's hard to disagree. Schumann is one of those composers that every conductor does, but that few do really well. Part of the problem stems from the monochrome orchestration. Szell makes minor adjustments for the sake of clarity, but otherwise leaves it up to his superb orchestra to achieve the proper balances. And despite the usual extraordinary discipline that he imposes on his players, he's not afraid to let the music's Romantic temper burst out now and again in a surge of energy. With excellently remastered sound, this set is certainly one for the record books. --David Hurwitz
Country USA
Brand Sony
Manufacturer Sony Classical / Masterworks Heritage
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 7525
Model 2011846
ReleaseDate 1996-10-01
UnitCount 2
Format CD
UPCs 074646234921
EANs 0074646234921

Country	USA
Brand	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony Classical / Masterworks Heritage
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	7525
Model	2011846
ReleaseDate	1996-10-01
UnitCount	2
Format	CD
UPCs	074646234921
EANs	0074646234921

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