Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan – Schumann: The 4 Symphonies (1972/2018) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

“I have written before about the special distinction of Karajan’s recordings of the Schumann symphonies (which are unsurpassed in the present catalogue) when discussing the coupling of the Rhenish with Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony in April. The Spring is no exception: it is as fresh as it should be, beautifully paced, and the playing of the Berlin Philharmonic is magnificent. The digitally remastered sound is drier than the original but on the whole is very successful; the bright-eyed quality suits the music. A most enjoyable disc.” (Ivan March, Gramophone)

“Karajan’s interpretations of the Schumann Symphonies stand above all other modern readings.” (Penguin Guide)

Tracklist:
1. Symphony No.1 In B Flat, Op.38 – “Spring” : 1. Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace 10:44
2. Symphony No.1 In B Flat, Op.38 – “Spring” : 2. Larghetto 06:17
3. Symphony No.1 In B Flat, Op.38 – “Spring” : 3. Scherzo (Molto vivace) 05:53
4. Symphony No.1 In B Flat, Op.38 – “Spring” : 4. Allegro animato e grazioso 07:28
5. Symphony No.2 in C, Op.61 : 1. Sostenuto assai – Un poco più vivace – Allegro ma non troppo – Con fuoco 10:47
6. Symphony No.2 in C, Op.61 : 2. Scherzo (Allegro vivace) 07:03
7. Symphony No.2 in C, Op.61 : 3. Adagio espresssivo 10:38
8. Symphony No.2 in C, Op.61 : 4. Allegro molto vivace 07:50
9. Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.97 – “Rhenish” : 1. Lebhaft 09:18
10. Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.97 – “Rhenish” : 2. Scherzo (Sehr mäßig) 06:34
11. Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.97 – “Rhenish” : 3. Nicht schnell 05:54
12. Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.97 – “Rhenish” : 4. Feierlich 07:42
13. Symphony No.3 In E Flat, Op.97 – “Rhenish” : 5. Lebhaft 06:20
14. Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120 : 1. Ziemlich langsam – Lebhaft 10:38
15. Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120 : 2. Romanze (Ziemlich langsam) 04:42
16. Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120 : 3. Scherzo 05:46
17. Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120 : 4. Langsam – Lebhaft – Schneller – Presto 08:56
18. Overture, Scherzo, and Finale, Op.52 : 1. Overture (Andante con moto – allegro) 06:57
19. Overture, Scherzo, and Finale, Op.52 : 2. Scherzo (vivo) 04:23
20. Overture, Scherzo, and Finale, Op.52 : 3. Finale (Allegro molto vivace) 05:37