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Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Don Juan, Till Eulenspiegel / Mackerras, RPO

Strauss / Royal Philharmonic Orch / Mackerra
Release Date: 03/08/2011 
Label:  Royal Philharmonic Masterworks   Catalog #: 29260   Spars Code: n/a 
Composer:  Richard Strauss
Conductor:  Sir Charles Mackerras
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Number of Discs: 1 
Recorded in: Stereo 
Length: 1 Hours 5 Mins. 

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Notes and Editorial Reviews

Mackerras, an effortless shaper of phrase, impetus and texture throughout, relishes the wittiest side of Zarathustra (Nietzsche’s waltzing superman, with aristocratic help from Hugh Bean’s solo violin), the serious aspect of Juan’s lovemaking and gives a rounded portrait of Till; five stars for all these aspects, at any price.

Performance: 5 (out of 5), Sound: 5 (out of 5)

-- BBC Music Magazine Mackerras, an effortless shaper of phrase, impetus and texture throughout, relishes the wittiest side of Zarathustra (Nietzsche’s waltzing superman, with aristocratic help from Hugh Bean’s solo violin), the serious aspect of Juan’s lovemaking and gives a rounded portrait of Till; five stars for all these aspects, at any price.

Performance: 5 (out of 5), Sound: 5 (out of 5)

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Works on This Recording

1.
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 by Richard Strauss
Conductor:  Sir Charles Mackerras
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1895-1896; Germany 
 Length: 31 Minutes 32 Secs. 
2.
Don Juan, Op. 20 by Richard Strauss
Conductor:  Sir Charles Mackerras
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1888-1889; Germany 
 Length: 16 Minutes 37 Secs. 
3.
Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28 by Richard Strauss
Conductor:  Sir Charles Mackerras
Period: Romantic 
Written: 1894-1895; Germany 
 Length: 14 Minutes 38 Secs. 

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review:  ( 1 Customer Review )
 Sir Mack Excels September 21, 2014 By owen  r. (lakewood, CA) See All My Reviews "You can always count on Mackerras to deliver a good solid performance. His Zarathustra ranks with the finest, possibly only second to Reiner/CSO on RCA. Consider the Don Juan and Till a bonus.Simon Rhodes, the engineer, gives us a demonstration quality recording. The bass is impressive but not exaggerated. You really can't go wrong on this one especially at Archiv's on sale price (5 @$20)." Report Abuse
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