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11/12/2020
Robert E.
United States United States
3rd Movement Is Why This Recording Is Such A Classic.

William Steinberg never reached the superstar status of some of his contemporaries. He was, nonetheless, an insightful and pragmatic conductor. Trained under Klemperer, he had a prominent career in Europe. He had a close call with Nazis and was subsequently brought to this country by Toscanini. He was prominently featured with Boston, NY Phil. and others. During his 24-year tenure with Pittsburgh, an orchestra he dearly loved, he recorded this legendary Rachmaninoff 2nd. What most people don't know about him is that he would conduct initial performances under tempo, increasing with each subsequent performance. This recording was made at the end of one of those cycles and is highly energized. It's the famous 3rd movement which makes this recording so memorable. Ten seconds in, you'll think "Wow! I didn't know Pittsburgh could play like this" They could and they did. The sensitivity and musicality is what makes this greater than Ormandy's famous rendering. The last movement is on fire. Technically, the recording is mid-range heavy and lacking in warm bass, which is unfortunate. It betrays engineer Bob Fine's legendary work. But listen through for a justly revered performance. That 3rd movement will really get you!

Beethoven Symphony No. 7 William Steinberg, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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09/12/2020
Anonymous
United States United States
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 William Steinberg, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

As a person who spent several years working as an engineer for a classical radio station in Los Angeles, and as an avid fan of Beethoven symphonies, I have heard many performances of Beethoven's Seventh. I have to say Steinberg's interpretation is up there with the best I have heard. Most excellent! I remember Command records from my high school years. What a great idea to record on magnetically-coated 35mmfilm. I remember a few classics, but, as this was the early 1960's, a lot of the Command recordings were bongo drums. The quality is exquisite. I have listened to the DSD 128 and the DXD recordings, and I must say I slightly prefer the DSD 128 recording. This is special, and I look forward to more Steinberg Beethoven!

Beethoven Symphony No. 7 William Steinberg, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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Beethoven Symphony No. 7 William Steinberg, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
2 reviews HDTT10862

Genre: Classical
Vendor: High Definition Tape Transfers

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Title: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 In A, Op. 92
Artist(s): Conductor – William Steinberg
Orchestra – The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Recording Info: Recorded May 2, 1962, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, Pittsburgh by Command Classics on 35 mm magnetic film.
Recorded By – Robert Fine
Producer – Enoch Light

1 Poco Sostenuto 14:26
2 Allegretto 8:30
3 Presto 7:28
4 Allegro Con Brio 6:59

 

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