Description:

[Classical Masters No. 8] A collection of definitive and long-selling recordings from Warner Classics (formerly EMI Classics). The analog recordings are the latest remastered recordings from analog masters made by Abbey Road Studios and other overseas studios. The front cover uses the original overseas cover design. Commentary included. The tension and richness of emotion in the entire No. 4 are concentrated here, and Furtwängler's greatness is concentrated here. The music is bold, passionate, and overwhelmingly uplifting, to the point that it can be described as the ultimate expression of Brahms. The two Beethoven pieces are also outstanding.

Tracklisting:

1 SYMPHONY NO.4 IN E MINOR. OP.98 1ST MOVEMENT:ALLEGRO NON TROPPO / WILHELM FURTWANGLER
2 SYMPHONY NO.4 IN E MINOR. OP.98 2ND MOVEMENT:ANDANTE MODERATO / WILHELM FURTWANGLER
3 SYMPHONY NO.4 IN E MINOR. OP.98 3RD MOVEMENT:ALLEGRO GIOCOSO / WILHELM FURTWANGLER
4 SYMPHONY NO.4 IN E MINOR. OP.98 4TH MOVEMENT:ALLEGRO ENERGICO E PASSIONATO / WILHELM FURTWANGLER
5 'CORIOLAN' OVERTURE. OP.62 / WILHELM FURTWANGLER
6 'LEONORE' OVERTURE NO.2. OP.72A / WILHELM FURTWANGLER