Furtwangler' successful collaboration with two outstanding orchestras is showcased on this disc. In the weighty and trenchant 1951 performance of Beethoven' 'Emperor' Piano Concerto, soloist Edwin Fischer establishes a commanding presence from the beginning, the Philharmonia Orchestra and FurtwÃ¤ngler ablaze in response, though inwardness and humanity also shine through. In the rare 1950 recording with the Vienna Philharmonic of Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 FurtwÃ¤ngler takes an expansive view, by turns shadowy, emphatic, searching and emotionally intense.

Tracklist:

Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73, "emperor": I. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73, "emperor": Ii. Adagio, Un Poco Mosso
Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73, "emperor": Iii. Rondo: Allegro
Symphony No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro Vivace
Symphony No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 60: Ii. Adagio
Symphony No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 60: Iii. Menuetto: Allegro Vivace
Symphony No. 4 In B Flat Major, Op. 60: Iv. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Everyday Tranquility
Mystery Of The Ancient Machine
Challenge
Omen
In Search Of The Ruins
Ruins
High Speed Flight
Anger And Sorrow
My Tears And The Sky
Cave
City Lights
Desolate Town
Advancing Ground
Bad But Bat
Trip!
Smiling Face
Knock It Down
Army Of The Holy Sword
Gibral Castle
Zola's Theme
A Bit Of Fight
Frozen Village
Nene's Paradise
Giant Mechat
Advance! Drill Machine
Debbie, The Tribe Of Dance Lovers
The Ancients
Ancient Stronghold
Machine Temple
The Road To Gibral
Mechabots Army Charges!
Land Of Happiness
Village Of Wall Paintings
Peaceful Waterside
Uneasy Night
Eternity
Mechat Takes Off!
Take Back The Shadow!
State Of Emergency
Cavern
Revival Of The Ancients
Release The Seal
Happy Birthday
Blue Dragon Main Theme
Waterside - For Piano And Orchestra

UPC: 636943202579
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.29.10
Format: CD

Wilhelm Furtwängler - Piano Concerto N.5 (2 CD)