Search - Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Mahler, Robert Schumann :: Beethoven: Symphonie No. 4; Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen; Schumann: Symphonie No. 4

A great concert with 2 famous symphonies and a great song cy

Alan Majeska | Bad Axe, MI, USA | 08/14/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Orfeo's release of Karl Bohm's 1970 Vienna Philharmonic concert at the Salzburg Festival of Beethoven: Symphony 4 in B flat Major; Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer, with Christa Ludwig; and Schumann: Symphony 4 in D minor is a great addition to the catalog. This is of great value for several reasons: in addition to being a well performed concert, this is a rare treat to hear conductor Bohm in Schumann's 4th Symphony (also recorded by DG with the Vienna Philharmonic, but never on CD) and in a Mahler Song cycle, a composer Bohm did not perform or record often. (To my knowledge, there are no Bohm led Mahler Symphonies, either live or studio).



There is minimal audience noise in a few spots: shuffling feet, rustling programs, but the orchestral sound is full and rich, and audience distractions are minimal. There is a feeling of drama and great power when listening to this disc.



Bohm also recorded Beethoven Symphony 4 as part of a 2 disc DG set of Beethoven Symphonies 1,2,4 and 5 with the Vienna Philharmonic. This live performance is equal to Bohm's studio effort.



Highly recommended: a great 5 star release!"