Description

This public performance recording preserves not only a memorable interpretation of the Dvorak 8th Symphony but also of a late work by Hindemith, never commercially recorded by Walter! The sound quality is excellent.

BRUNO WALTER:   The complete New York concert of 15 February 1948.  DVORAK: Symphony No. 8 in G; MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overtureerture, Op. 26 and HINDEMITH: Symphonia Serena, Philharmonic-Symphony  Orchestra.    UPC # 0-18685-47142-1

Sound Clips (MP3):

1. Dvorak- Symphony No- 8 in G major, Op- 88, B- 163 I- Allegro con brio – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

2. Dvorak- Symphony No- 8 in G major, Op- 88, B- 163 II- Adagio – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

3. Dvorak- Symphony No- 8 in G major, Op- 88, B- 163 III- Allegretto grazioso – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

4. Dvorak- Symphony No- 8 in G major, Op- 88, B- 163 IV- Allegro ma non troppo – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

5. Mendelssohn- The Hebrides, Op- 26, Fingal’s Cave – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

6. Hindemith- Symphonia serena I- Moderately fast – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

7. Hindemith- Symphonia serena II- Geschwindmarsch by Beethoven – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

8. Hindemith- Symphonia serena III- Colloquy – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

9. Hindemith- Symphonia serena IV- Gay – Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra