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1. Symphony No. 6 in A major (Philosophic) (Original version; Mahler version), WAB 106 II: Adagio, Sehr feierlich
Composed by Anton Bruckner
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler
2. Symphony No. 6 in A major (Philosophic) (Original version; Mahler version), WAB 106 III: Nicht schnell-Trio, Langsam
Composed by Anton Bruckner
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler
3. Symphony No. 6 in A major (Philosophic) (Original version; Mahler version), WAB 106 IV: Finale, Bewegt doch nicht zu schnell
Composed by Anton Bruckner
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler
4. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 IV: Allegro energico e passionato
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler
5. Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra in B flat major (St. Anthony Variations), Op. 56a Haydn Variations
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler
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The 1943 Bruckner is incomplete, its first movement missing. And the Brahms symphonic movement is all that remains of a 1945 performance of the work. In both cases, the missing movements were either never recorded or they've disappeared. That said, this is the Furtwängler Bruckner recording I'd keep if I could only have one. The slow movement is far superior to any ever made in feeling and commitment, almost unbearable in its power; the rest is on the same exalted level. Wilhelm Furtwängler's wartime concert recordings are all extraordinary for the pain and rage they display, and this one is a hymn to a civilization profaned and defiled by barbarism. Transfers are fine, with more presence than found on many current recordings. --Dan Davis
Bruckner: Symphony 6, Music, Johannes Brahms, Anton Bruckner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker, Classical, Orchestral, Romantic Symphony, Romantic Variations for Orchestra, Symphonic
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The Most Uplifting Classics in the Universe
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ASIN: B0002JUX9C Release Date: 2004-08-17 |
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Oxford Church Anthems
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ASIN: B0000037G2 Release Date: 1995-09-05 |
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A fine collection.......2002-03-14
Some of the all-time favourites are here, as one might expect: Charles Wood's magnificent "O Thou, the central orb"; "Locus iste," arguably the most famous of Bruckner's motets; Purcell's solemn funeral sentence "Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts"; William Byrd's poised yet anguished setting of "Ave verum corpus"; John Rutter's gem-like and highly effective setting of the beautiful Sarum Primer prayer "God be in my head." These are certainly to be heard from time to time at all the great cathedrals in England, but are no less at home in English parish churches and make for absorbing listening.
Other items fit more obviously into the cathedral tradition. Orlando Gibbons, whose career ended with a brief tenure as Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, enriched the worship there and in other great houses of prayer with his anthems and music for the liturgy, and his motet "Almighty and everlasting God" is a noble example of his calmer polyphonic writing. Also from the Tudor period is the dignified account of Simeon witnessing the Christ-child in the temple and declaring his faith and readiness to die in that faith in Johannes Eccard's "When to the temple Mary went." Thomas Morley produces an intense restraint in "Nolo mortem peccatoris" with its weaving vocal lines. The Renaissance is well represented in the lush motets of Victoria (his evocative setting of "O quam gloriosum") and King John IV of Portugal (the popular "Crux fidelis," often to be heard during Passiontide).
Two interesting items are extracts from baroque cantatas, sung in English: "Awake thou, wintry earth" comes from Bach's Cantata 129 and features a chorale (with unmistakable harmonies) set above a continuous organ part that makes colourful use of trumpet stops; meanwhile, "Lord I trust thee" is adapted from Handel's lesser-known oratorio "Der für die Sünde der Welt" - this also has a busy organ part with flowing chordal statements by the choir above it. In like manner, Stanford's anthem "Pray that Jerusalem" consists mainly of organ, with the choir singing the verses of a hymn broken into two-line fragments, sometimes left unaccompanied to provide relief and contrast from the otherwise continuous tone colours. Meanwhile, Schubert's "Where thou reignest" is an adaptation of a partsong, of which the composer was an acknowledged master, with lyrical if at times angular melodies and soft, warm harmonies.
Four anthems represent the twentieth century in its subtlest colours. Herbert Howells is best known for his canticles, most of which are beyond the capabilites of a parish church choir, but in "My eyes for beauty pine" there is an example of his more straightforward writing - this is mostly unison, with the briefest of excursions into four-part harmony. Despite its simplicity it is no less distinctive than his more celebrated works; the same could be said for the wonderful setting of "Holy is the true light" by William Harris, in which (as the liner notes put it) he manages to condense the effect of his famous double choir motets "Faire is the heaven" and "Bring us, O Lord God" into a single choir piece lasting a little over a minute and a half. Kenneth Leighton's works are often difficult, his style being the most 'contemporary' of the composers presented here, but in "Solus ad victimam" (actually in English despite the Latin title!) he shows his ability to make that style accessible and open to singers (and listeners) even of only amateur standards. The programme ends with a real war-horse: Henry Balfour Gardiner's "Evening Hymn," which is sung here in Latin ("Te lucis ante terminum") but was also set with an English metrical translation. It has a quasi-Victorian brand of sweetness and gusto that may not be to everyone's taste, but it is perfectly poised, evocative of the text and leaves one feeling spiritually replete.
The Oxford Choir does itself and conductor Stephen Darlington credit: the trebles make a rich sound that easily complements the strength of the choral scholars and lay clerks (amongst whom, it appears, there were a few guest singers, including the tenor Andrew Carwood of Westminster Cathedral and the Finzi Singers). Stephen Farr, now Director of Music at Guildford Cathedral, accompanies with clarity and care, although his registrations are at times unimaginative. The brief but informative liner notes are by Lionel Dakers, a former Director of the Royal School of Church Music and editor of the "New Church Anthem Book."
This is an interesting slant on the "English Anthem" collections by St. Paul's Cathedral Choir on Hyperion and the "Great Cathedral Anthems" sung by a variety of English and American Cathedral Choirs on Priory, and is quite recommendable.
Tell the rock band at your church to pack their bags!.......1999-10-26
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Gregorian Chillout
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00009L52U Release Date: 2003-06-10 |
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A glorious sharing.......2003-12-14
The discs represents a sharing with the rest of the world of the music which brings together the two communities, of monks and schoolboys, at masses in the Abbey.
The quality of the recording on disc 1 is superior to that on the later disc, but both convey the beauty and simplicity of the religious music and plainsong which lie at the heart of Benedictine communities. You do not have to be religious, yourself, to enjoy the sense of peace and serenity conveyed by the pieces. Relax and let the sound wash over you.
The title, "Gregorian Chillout", tends to belittle the faith which underlies the music, but do not let this put you off. Buy these and enjoy them to their fullest. You will not be disappointed.
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Best of Quiet Moods
Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005KB7Y Release Date: 2001-05-29 |
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500 Classic Masterpieces
Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008FZWM Release Date: 1992-11-04 |
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Power Classics! Volumes 1-10
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001VUZ Release Date: 1994-08-30 |
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Power Classics! Volumes 6-10
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001VWZ Release Date: 1994-08-30 |
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Manufacturer: Nimbus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000E0CK Release Date: 1995-01-01 |
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Quiet Moods
Manufacturer: Golden Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00013NDHI Release Date: 2004-02-10 |
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50 Dinnertime Classics
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004Z45L Release Date: 2000-11-21 |
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