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Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

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The legendary Wiesbaden concert of 1949, which was highly acclaimed for its excellent sound quality on the Tara label, has been completely restored! The Pfitzner Prelude with its rich melodic beauty is the only recording by Furtwängler, and the Brahms No. 4 is an overwhelmingly beautiful performance that ranks alongside the EMI recording! Remastered separately from the LP of the same content. Furtwängler's 1949 live performance in Wiesbaden is back! The sound quality of the Tarra label, known for its excellent sound quality, has been further remastered and brought back to life with an even more wonderful sound. The impressive program combines works by Pfitzner, who died just before the concert on May 22, with minor symphonies by Mozart and Brahms. Furtwängler had been Pfitzner's assistant, and this memorial performance is a beautiful one. The tight and intense Mozart is also gripping.And the highlight was Brahms! From the long, drawn-out opening H note, the Fulwen section bursts forth in a way that makes one want to cry. The first movement's elastic tempo and overflowing romanticism are the sole domain of the maestro. The final movement, which begins with a heavy and frightening theme and then bursts into flames with fast string passages, is no ordinary affair. King International