Search - Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann, Carlo Maria Giulini :: Beethoven: Symphony No. 3; Schumann: Manfred /Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra * Giulini

A magnificent performance.

D. R. Schryer | Poquoson, VA United States | 07/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In retrospect, Carlo Maria Giulini has emerged as one of the half dozen or so greatest conductors or the recorded era. No better illustration of Giulini's stature can be offered than this magnificent performance of Beethoven's great "Eroica" Symphony. For me this is THE definitive performance of this symphony; majestic, noble and immensely satisfying -- both intellectually and emotionally. No other performance I've heard can compare with it. The performance of Schumann's Manfred Overture is also outstanding. This is a magnificent CD."

Awesome

Dennis J. Marconi | Los Angeles, CA USA | 12/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Only Giulini made the LA Phil sound this good. To me, the tempo is perfect, and allows for a deep and full appreciation of Beethoven. I find that some other conductors tend to overdo the heavier aspects of Beethoven while Giulini's is a much more refined and flowing version.With the exception of his rendition of Mozart (too slow), anything by Giulini is recommended. He will always be revered in LA for his performances here"

Giulini in his late style--wise, slow, expressive

Santa Fe Listener | Santa Fe, NM USA | 09/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you want an ultra-dynamic or fervent reading of the Eroica, Giulini's 1979 version from Los Angeles won't satisfy--at 20 min., the first movement is considerably slower than the norm, even for the era before period style sped things up. But there's not a boring note here. Giulini imparts expressivity to this music in such a way that you believe in his viewpoint, which is romantic, inward and personal. The LA Phil, who adored him, are right in step, and DG's recording has a ful, warm bloom about it.



For its air of hushed awe, I can't think of another Eroica quite like this one. Soon Giulini's conducting would become so slow that he ws communicating basically with himself. I consider this to be late-period Giulini at its wisest even though he lived another 24 years. The Manfred Over., which is in the same style, comes from 1982 and was recorded digitally."