Schumann Symphony No. 1 and Manfred Overture

"No mincing of energies for the rollicking Allegro animato e grazioso finale, an orchestral romp par excellence. A combination of moto perpetuo and trumpet voluntary, this whirlwind realization is a triumph of the spirit on every level. Even the transitional string work blisters the ear. Flute solo and arching song from the cellos, hints of Mendelssohn's own cosmos. Once Munch begins the extended coda, there's no stopping the musical avalanche. Wow! Three ripping chords and we savor the existential gloom of Byron's Manfred, recorded 1961. The urgent context of the execution is the same as that for the Spring Symphony. Pulverizing trumpet interjections, anguished string harmonies, a ferocious rush to judgment, a virtuoso performance of the highest order. That Munch could be one of the most exciting conductors of his generation has this disc as living witness. Though I am stingy with kudos for discs that last under 60 minutes, this HDTT goes on our Best of the Year list for certain!"
Gary Lemco/Audiophile Audition

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