The standard American Bruno Walter Beethoven Ninth is the stereo Columbia Symphony recording. Filled with the wisdom of a lifetime on the podium, the Columbia Symphony Ninth is Walter at the pinnacle of his career. The alternative American Walter Ninth is the mono New York Philharmonic recording. Filled with the passionate intensity of the conducting heir of Mahler, the New York Philharmonic Ninth is Walter at the peak of his powers. But the standard European Walter Ninth is this one from the re-opening of the Vienna State ...
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The standard American Bruno Walter Beethoven Ninth is the stereo Columbia Symphony recording. Filled with the wisdom of a lifetime on the podium, the Columbia Symphony Ninth is Walter at the pinnacle of his career. The alternative American Walter Ninth is the mono New York Philharmonic recording. Filled with the passionate intensity of the conducting heir of Mahler, the New York Philharmonic Ninth is Walter at the peak of his powers. But the standard European Walter Ninth is this one from the re-opening of the Vienna State Opera in November 1955. Although previously available only on pirate labels, the performance was well-known among the cognoscenti as the most heroic, the most fervent, and by far the most ecstatic Walter Ninth. Walter had long been associated with Vienna and the Vienna Philharmonic and their bond was deep and real. Re-affirming that bond in this performance recorded during their re-opening meant re-affirming the value of music, of community, and ultimately, of humanity. Through the...
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