Tchaikovsky: 1812 Festival Overture, Op.49; Capriccio Italien / Beethoven: Wellington's Victory

• Artist : University Of Minnesota Brass Band
• Artist : Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
• Artist : Antal Doráti
• Binding : Audio CD
• EAN : 0028943436021
• Label : Universal Classics
• Manufacturer : Universal Classics
• Number Of Discs : 1
• Package Dimensions : 0.54 inches (Height) x 5.55 inches (Length) x 0.18 pounds (Weight) x 4.97 inches (Width)
• Package Quantity : 1
• Product Group : Music
• Publisher : Universal Classics
• Release Date : 1995-11-13
• Running Time : 66
• SKU : JUN11D07-246251
• Studio : Universal Classics
• UPC : 028943436021

This disc caused quite a stir when first issued in the early 1960s. With a panoply of infantry in the Beethoven, and bells and cannon in the Tchaikovsky, Dorati goes for maximum impact: just what both pieces need when heard outside the concert hall or arena. Wellington's Victory has often been labelled Beethoven's worst major work--pointlessly if you consider it was written as a quick commission for a new line of mechanical instrument! Take it with a fair pinch of salt and enjoy. 1812 is a better work than many people, including Tchaikovsky, would give it credit for. Again, it's not profound, nor was it meant to be. It sounds fabulous in this latest transfer--40 years just melt away as you listen. The Minneapolis SO is not in the "super league" of US orchestras, but they rise to the occasion as Dorati encourages them to do. You also get a hard and fast Capriccio Italen, and two discussions on how the sessions for the main works were set up. As the results amply demonstrate, it's a slice of recording history to treasure. --Richard Whitehouse

- Amazon.co.uk Review

Tracks:

• Disc 1

  • 1: Ouverture solennelle "1812," Op.49 - Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, University Of Minnesota Brass Band, Antal Doráti
  • 2: Commentary to the "1812 Overture"/Sound effects/Bells - Deems Taylor
  • 3: Capriccio italien, Op.45 - Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Antal Doráti
  • 4: 1. Battle - London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Doráti
  • 5: 2. Symphony of Triumph - London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Doráti
  • 6: Commentary to "Wellington's Victory"/Sound effects - Deems Taylor

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