Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms
Performer: Robert Casadesus
Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker, Swiss Festival Orchestra
Conductor: Carl Schuricht
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Audite
Catalogue: AUDITE95645
Release: 2017
Size: 186 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K595 (Live)
01. I. Allegro
02. II. Larghetto
03. III. Allegro
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 (Live)
04. I. Allegro non troppo
05. II. Adagio non troppo – L’istesso tempo, ma grazioso
06. III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino) – Presto ma non assai
07. IV. Allegro con spirito
January 8th, 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Carl Schuricht. This release of two live recordings made in 1961 and 1962 pays tribute to a renowned conductor who was only to enjoy great international fame in his old age – as one of the last representatives of the generation of old German conductors, and as a master of the classical and romantic repertoire
Absolute faithfulness to the musical text and youthful vigour right up to old age: Carl Schuricht (1880-1967), one of the last representatives of the generation of old German conductors during the post-war decades, focused on clear structures rather than romantic pathos or personal eccentricity. These two Lucerne live recordings demonstrate the compelling persuasiveness of his inspired objectivity, especially when performing alongside the celebrated Mozart interpreter Robert Casadesus, whose choice of tempi is particularly striking.
In cooperation with audite, LUCERNE FESTIVAL presents the “Historic Performances” series featuring outstanding concert recordings of artists who have shaped the festival throughout its history. The aim of this CD edition is to rediscover treasures – most of which have not been released previously – from the first six decades of the festival, which was founded in 1938 with a special gala concert conducted by Arturo Toscanini. These recordings have been made available by the archives of SRF Swiss Radio and Television, which has broadcast the Lucerne concerts from the outset. Painstakingly re-mastered and supplemented with photos and materials from the LUCERNE FESTIVAL archive, they represent a sonic history of the festival.