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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)
– BBC Music Magazine Read less
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.
Sound Samples
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: I. Einleitung (Sunrise)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: II. Von den Hinterweltlern (Of the Backworldsmen)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: III. Von der großen Sehnsucht (Of the Great Longing)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: IV. Von den Freuden und Leidenschaften (Of the Joys and Passions)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: V. Das Grablied (The Grave-Song)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: VI. Von der Wissenschaft (Of Science)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: VII. Der Genesende (The Dance Song)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: VIII. Das Tanzlied (The Dance Song)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: IX. Nachtwandlerlied (Song of the Night Wanderer)
Don Juan, Op. 20: Allegro con molto brio
Till Eulenspiegel's lustige Streiche, Op. 28: Gemächlich
Customer Reviews
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( 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)."
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