The Wiener Symphoniker presents a magnificent collection of orchestral masterpieces in the ORFEO 40th Anniversary Edition - Legendary Conductors. Released on 19 June 2020 under the Orfeo label, this extensive album boasts a duration of 9 hours and 23 minutes, showcasing the orchestra's incredible range and versatility.
Featuring a diverse array of symphonies, including works by renowned composers such as Schubert, Strauss, and Beethoven, this album is a treasure trove of classical music. From the majestic Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major to the iconic Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral", the Wiener Symphoniker delivers outstanding performances that highlight their technical prowess and emotional depth.
Under the baton of legendary conductors, the orchestra brings to life the dramatic nuances of A Hero's Life, Op. 40, and the poetic beauty of Les préludes, S. 97. The album also includes captivating renditions of symphonies by Brahms, Bruckner, and Tchaikovsky, demonstrating the Wiener Symphoniker's mastery of a broad repertoire.
Although the genres listed include Christmas and opera, the album's focus on symphonic works creates a cohesive and engaging listening experience. With its rich soundscapes and impeccable musicianship, the ORFEO 40th Anniversary Edition - Legendary Conductors is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts and a testament to the Wiener Symphoniker's enduring legacy.
Tracks
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: I. Largo - Allegro vivace (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: II. Andante (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace - Trio (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: IV. Presto vivace (Live)Franz Schubert, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The HeroRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's EnemiesRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's Companion, the Hero's Field of BattleRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's Works of PeaceRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
A Hero's Life, Op. 40: The Hero's Withdrawal from the WorldRichard Strauss, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (orchestra, Karl Böhm
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: I. Adagio - AllegroAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: II. AdagioAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: III. Scherzo. Molto vivaceAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro moderatoAnton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Wolfgang Sawallisch
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Bavarian State Orchestra, Carlos Kleiber
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: I. Andante (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: II. Allegro marcato (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: III. Adagio (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 100: IV. Allegro giocoso (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos
Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brioJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegrettoJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: III. Presto, assai meno prestoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Symphoniker, Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": I. Adagio - Allegro non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": II. Allegro con graciaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": III. Allegro molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, TH 30 "Pathétique": IV. Finale. Adagio lamentosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro assai (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Presto. O Freunde, nicht diese Tone! Freude schoner Gotterfunken (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lisa della Casa, Hilde Rössel Majdan, Waldemar Kmentt, Otto Edelmann, Wiener Singverein, Wiener Symphoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Les préludes, S. 97 (Live)Franz Liszt, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante sostenuto (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Più andante - Allegro non troppo ma con brio (Live)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Symphoniker, Sergiu Celibidache
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppoJohannes Brahms, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
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