MEDIUM Vinyl Record
WEIGHT 200gr (black vinyl) 33rpm
CONDITION sealed
COVER Gatefold
CONDITION COVER M mint
SERIALNUMBER No
LIMITED Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Stereo
COVER DAMAGES No, we take care about that
MUSICIAN HOMEPAGE --
Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Bruno Walter – conducting
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827)
symphony no. 6 "pastorale" op. 68
allegro ma non troppo - 9:52
andante molto moto - 11:56
allegro IV - allegro V - allegretto - 19:02
Bruno Walter helped shape the very essence of interpretive style among conductors
Walter's rendition of Beethoven's sixth symphony is perhaps the greatest ever recorded — his reading of the score comes off sounding like a piece of literature or poetry, but that is a great thing and perfectly blends with the music to create a benchmark recording
Written in 1808, Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F Major ("Pastorale"), Op. 68, is deemed one of the most influential by the famed composer
Unlike the vast majority of assumed names by which his works have become known, Beethoven directed from the very outset that his sixth symphony be titled "Pastoral Symphony", or a recollection of country life
It was a musical approach to the forces of nature that inspired Beethoven
Walter's late life was marked by stereo recordings with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble of professional musicians assembled by Columbia Records for recordings
Originally released in 1958, this recording still sounds fresh, with a broad soundstage, persuasive depth, and a remarkable sense of 'air' and presence
Simply because of Walter's vibrant, fluid interpretation, taking into account both variable tempi and heightened accents, the result is one of the most passionate, awe-inspiring recorded versions of this symphony that's ever been recorded
RECORDING 1958
ENGINEERING Rob Rapley
LABEL Columbia
RE MASTERING Ryan Smith
RE RELEASED September 2015
AVERAGE RATING 4 ½ Stars out of 5
PRESSING Quality Record Pressings
MADE IN USA
STYLE Classic / Symphony
AVAILABLE as long as inventory
