Wolfgang Sawallisch and the Dresden Staatskapelle make fitting and eloquent interpreters of Schumann's four symphonies, each a highly distinctive work. The city of Dresden was the composer's home for six years, while Sawallisch was a keen advocate of his large-scale works. For all the energy and passion that Sawallisch communicates in these performances, he does not impose himself on the music; he is content to illuminate and reinforce Schumann's inspired, if sometimes idiosyncratic arguments.

Disc 1

1. .I. Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace
2. II. Larghetto
3. III. Scherzo (Molto Vivace) - Trios I ; II
4. IV. Allegro Animato E Grazioso
5. I. Sostenuto Assai - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
6. II. Scherzo (Allegro Vivace) - Trios I ; II
7. III. Adagio Espressivo
8. IV. Allegro Molto Vivace
9. I. Lebhaft
10. II. Scherzo (Sehr Ma?Ig)
11. III. Nicht Schnell

Disc 2

1. IV. Feierlich
2. V. Lebhaft
3. Overture
4. I. Ziemlich Langsam - Lebhaft -
5. II. Romanze (Ziemlich Langsam)
6. III. Scherzo (Lebhaft) ; Trio
7. IV. Langsam - Lebhaft - Schneller - Presto
8. Overture (Andante Con Moto - Allegro)
9. Scherzo (Vivo) ; Trio
10. Finale (Allegro Molto Vivace)

Label: Warner Bros Uk

Catalog: 9773979

Genre: Classical Artists