This recording is excellent, both in interpretation and in sound.
Popular music, superbly played under Karajan - before he was swallowed by his own megalomania; and marvellous early Decca sound. Not a lot to dislike here!
Description:
Title: Tchaikovsky Swan Lake suite & Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Artist(s): Herbert von Karajan conducts the Vienna Philharmonic
Josef Sivó (violin), Emanuel Brabec (cello)
Recording Info:
Romeo and Juliet recorded June 1960 at Sofiensaal, Vienna by Decca Records
Producer: John Culshaw Engineer: James Brown
Swan Lake suite recorded March 1965 at Sofiensaal, Vienna by Decca Records
Producer: John Culshaw Engineer: Gordon Parry
Swan Lake Suite
1. Scene - Swan Theme 2:37
2. Valse in A 7:10
3. Danse des petits Cygnes 1:31
4. Scene 6:33
5. Danse Hongroise 3:37
6. Final Scene 4:16
7. Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture 20:32
Total Time: 46:16
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