Symphony No 2 / variations on a theme by Haydn
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Symphony No 2 / variations on a theme by Haydn
Vienna pHilharmonic Oorchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux
[ Decca SBS Australian Eloquence / CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 10 September 2015
Monteux recorded Brahms's Second Symphony several times; in addition to the present recording for Decca with the Vienna Philharmonic, there are versions with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. He recorded the Variations on a Theme by Haydn just once, in 1958, with the London Symphony Orchestra. This reissue continues Eloquence's survey of selected Philips and Decca recordings by Monteux.
"his is a fine reading [of the Second Symphony], the first movement unfolding naturally (with exposition repeat, as Monteux always taught his students), the second never bogging down like Walter or Karajan" (Fanfare)
"Monteux gives a fresh, relaxed account of the Second with the Vienna Philharmonic and the spaciousness of his reading is enhanced by the fact that he observes the first movement exposition repeat. […] Recommended." (Gramophone)
"Monteux's account of the [Haydn Variations] is hugely enjoyable and the natural, unforced yet splendidly disciplined orchestral playing makes this record highly desirable" (Gramophone)
Tracks:
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Variations on a theme by Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a 'St Anthony Variations'
