a r t i s t : Siegmund von Hausegger (Ari Rasilainen-WDR Rundfunkcho
t i t l e : Natursymphonie
d a t e : 2008
l a b e l : CPO
c a t : 777237
s o u r c e : CDDA
g e n r e : Classical
r l s. d a t e : Dec/2008
t r a c k s : 04
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 76,3 MB
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ClassicsToday.com, March 2008, David Hurwitz
If you're a fan of Mahler, Strauss, or late Romanticism in
general, this disc is a must-listen.
SA_CD.net, Castor, May 2008
The multi-channel (5.1) recording, a co-production between
Westdeutscher Rundfunk and CPO, captures the fine acoustic of
the K÷ln Philharmonie and accommodates the massive orchestral
climaxes with ease while providing a spaciousness that
undoubtedly enhances the lusty singing of the WDR Rundfunkchor
in the finale. The important organ part is both heard and
felt. Ari Rasilainen's vivid and committed performance and the
superb playing of the WDR Sinfonieorchester ensure that this
rare and impressive symphony is presented in the best possible
light. The eight pages of Eckhardt van den Hoogen's
entertaining, if somewhat discursive, booklet notes do provide
helpful background information about both Hausegger and this
work. If your taste leans towards Austro-German late-Romantic
music and you are, perhaps, also enjoying CPO's superb
on-going Weingartner series then this SACD is a must. It
certainly deserves a top recommendation.
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01-Gehalten mit dehnung - schnell [18:29]
02-Langsam und gedehnt [19:35]
03-Stuermisch bewegt [07:41]
04-Sehr breit - mit groesster kraft [10:53]
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56:38 min