festival de montreux, brahms - bach - beethoven, concert du 23/09/1956, orchestre national, carl schuricht , r. casadesus - orchestre national de la rtf
Orchestre National de la RTF - Festival de Montreux, Brahms - Bach - Beethoven, Concert du 23/09/1956, Orchestre National, Carl Schuricht , R. Casadesus (LP)
Immerse yourself in a captivating historical performance with the Orchestre National de la RTF, conducted by the esteemed Carl Schuricht, featuring the virtuoso pianist Robert Casadesus. This album, recorded live at the Festival de Montreux on September 23, 1956, offers a rare glimpse into a concert that showcases the timeless masterpieces of Brahms, Bach, and Beethoven.
The concert opens with Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83, a work celebrated for its lyrical depth and technical brilliance. Casadesus' interpretation is both sensitive and powerful, complemented by the Orchestre National de la RTF's rich, resonant sound.
Following Brahms, the orchestra performs three chorales extracted from Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas (Nos. 103, 104, and 50). These sacred pieces are rendered with a sense of reverence and clarity, highlighting the ensemble's precision and the conductor's nuanced direction.
The concert concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67. The orchestra's performance is dynamic and expressive, capturing the symphony's dramatic intensity and emotional range. From the famous opening four-note motif to the triumphant finale, this rendition is a testament to the ensemble's artistry and Schuricht's masterful conducting.
This album is a treasure for classical music enthusiasts, offering a chance to experience a legendary concert from the mid-20th century. The Orchestre National de la RTF, under Schuricht's baton, delivers a performance that is both historically significant and musically transcendent.
Tracks
Annonce de présentation du concertJohann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
Annonce: J. Brahms - Concerto pour piano et orchestre No. 2 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 83Johannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht, Robert Casadesus
J. Brahms: Concerto pour piano et orchestre No. 2 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 83 - I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht, Robert Casadesus
J. Brahms: Concerto pour piano et orchestre No. 2 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 83 - II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht, Robert Casadesus
J. Brahms: Concerto pour piano et orchestre No. 2 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 83 - III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht, Robert Casadesus
J. Brahms: Concerto pour piano et orchestre No. 2 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 83 - IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht, Robert Casadesus
Désannonce: J. Brahms - Concerto pour piano et orchestre No. 2 en Si bémol majeur, Op. 83Johannes Brahms, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht, Robert Casadesus
Annonce: J. S. Bach - Trois chorals pour choeurs et orchestre exraits des cantates n°103, 104 et 50Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
J. S. Bach: Choral extrait de la cantate No. 103Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
J. S. Bach: Choral extrait de la cantate No. 104Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
J. S. Bach: Choral extrait de la cantate No. 50Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
Désannonce: J. S. Bach - Trois chorals pour choeurs et orchestre exraits des cantates No. 103, 104 et 50Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
Annonce: L. van Beethoven - Symphonie No. 5 en Ut mineur, Op. 67Ludwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
L. van Beethoven: Symphonie No. 5 en Ut mineur, Op. 67 - I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
L. van Beethoven: Symphonie No. 5 en Ut mineur, Op. 67 - II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
L. van Beethoven: Symphonie No. 5 en Ut mineur, Op. 67 - III. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
L. van Beethoven: Symphonie No. 5 en Ut mineur, Op. 67 - IV. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
Désannonce: L. van Beethoven - Symphonie No. 5 en Ut mineur, Op. 67Ludwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
Annonce de fin de concertJohannes Brahms, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Orchestre National de la RTF, Carl Schuricht
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