Paul Kletzki - Schumann The Four Symphonies (CD)

The first complete Schumann symphony cycle on disc, this set was recorded in Tel Aviv in 1956 by one of the most highly respected conductors of the post-war period. Paul Kletzki (1900-1973) brings out the fundamental strangeness and feverish excitement of Schumann's orchestral writing. His readings of these iconic works are key to understanding the path they have travelled towards the recognition they enjoy today.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": I. Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace - Animato
2. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": II. Larghetto
3. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Molto Più - Trio L - Trio II - Coda
4. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": IV. Allegro Animato E Grazioso - Poco a Poco Accelerando
5. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: Sostenuto Assai - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
6. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: II. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace - Trios I ; II
7. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: III. Adagio Espressivo
8. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: IV. Allegro Molto Vivace
9. Manfred, Op. 115: Overture

Disc: 2

1. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": I. Lebhaft
2. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": II. Scherzo - Sehr Mässig
3. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": III. Nicht Schnell
4. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": IV. Feierlich - Die Halber Wie Vorher Die Viertel
5. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": V. Lebhaft - Schneller
6. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: I. Ziemlich Langsam - Lebhaft
7. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam
8. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. Lebhaft - Etwas Zurückhaltend
9. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: IV. Lebhaft - Schneller - Presto
10. Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52: I. Overture
11. Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52: II. Scherzo
12. Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52: III. Finale