Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Philharmonia Orchestra, Otto Klemperer – Brahms: A German Requiem, Op. 45 (1991/2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:21:37 minutes | 3,15 GB | Genre: Classical
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Otto Klemperer’s masterful direction of the Philharmonia Orchestra in Brahms’ opus, “A German Requiem,” resonates with a poignant depth, capturing the soul-stirring essence of this monumental work. With Elisabeth Schwarzkopf’s ethereal soprano and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s emotive baritone, this rendition achieves an exquisite balance between solace and solemnity. Each movement unveils a profound narrative, from solemn introspection to moments of soaring, transcendent beauty. Klemperer’s interpretation, steeped in musical finesse and emotional richness, alongside the exceptional vocal prowess of Schwarzkopf and Fischer-Dieskau, grants this recording an enduring place among the definitive performances of Brahms’ Requiem, inviting listeners into a world of contemplation and profound musical catharsis.
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Fortner: The Creation, Mouvements für Klavier und Orchester; Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 59:40 minutes | 504 MB | Genre: Classical
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Supplementary to his legendary Beethoven cycles for Decca are Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt’s recordings for Philips, Mercury, Deutsche Grammophon and Accord. They date from 1944 (Sutermeister) to 1972, when he made his last recording, fittingly by Mozart (Die Gärtnerin aus Liebe) a composer whom he revered above all: “We are too intimate friends … I can’t even explain what it is I feel when I listen to his music, that makes my eyes damp and my breath catch. … At the end of my life I should like to dissolve myself completely in Mozart’s music.”
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Mahler: Symphony No.1 In D Major; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (1989/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:06:27 minutes | 1,27 GB | Genre: Classical
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„Here’s a delightful coupling: Mahler’s First Symphony and the song cycle that donated many of its themes to the larger work. Best of all, both performances are superb. Rafael Kubelik is the dark horse among Mahler conductors. His interpretations are always fresh, unforced, and seemingly without exaggeration. However, he knows how to build a climax, and his generally swift tempos never permit a minute’s boredom. There are many moments to cherish in his performance of the symphony, not least the delicious woodwind playing and the tangy trumpets in the third movement’s Fiddler on the Roof music. Reissued at midprice in excellently remastered sound–better than most new digitals in many respects–this is a performance that remains one of the best, and as a coupling it’s unbeatable.“ (David Hurwitz)
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James McCracken, Gwyneth Jones, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, New Philharmonia Orchestra & Sir John Barbirolli – Verdi: Otello (Remastered) (1969/2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 02:27:47 minutes | 5,24 GB | Genre: Classical
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Born in London of Italian-French parents, Sir John Barbirolli (1899–1970) trained as a cellist and played in theatre and café orchestras before joining the Queen’s Hall Orchestra under Sir Henry Wood in 1916. His conducting career began with the formation of his own orchestra in 1924, and between 1926 and 1933 he was active as an opera conductor at Covent Garden and elsewhere. Orchestral appointments followed: the Scottish Orchestra (1933–36), the New York Philharmonic (1936–42), the Hallé Orchestra (1943–70) and the Houston Symphony (1961–67). Barbirolli guest conducted many of the world’s leading orchestras and was especially admired as an interpreter of the music of Mahler, Sibelius, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Delius, Puccini and Verdi. He made many outstanding recordings, including the complete Brahms and Sibelius symphonies, as well as operas by Verdi and Puccini and much English repertoire.
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Irmgard Seefried, Schweizerisches Festspielorchester, Rafael Kubelík – Lucerne Festival Historic Performances Vol. IV – Rafael Kubelik conducts Bartók: Bluebeard’s Castle (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:00:39 minutes | 371 MB | Genre: Classical
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Gramophone Review by Gripping Bluebeard :: Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle is in essence about the inscrutability of an older man and the burning curiosity of a younger woman, an opera that’s very difficult to cast and even more tricky to pace, given the risk of sinking into a lugubrious tonal quagmire. And yet, given a conductor of Rafael Kubelik’s calibre, there’s scope for a gripping inner narrative – provided the singers fit their roles, which in this case they most certainly do.
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Beethoven: 27 Lieder by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:17:16 minutes | 709 MB | Genre: Classical
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (born May 28, 1925 in Berlin; † May 18, 2012 in Berg) was a German singer (baritone), conductor, painter, music writer and reciter. Fischer-Dieskau is considered one of the most important song and opera singers of the 20th century. With over 400 records, he is the singer whose interpretations most of the recordings on phonograms are likely to exist at all.
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (1955/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 18:31 minutes | 354 MB | Genre: Classical
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Legendary conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler leads the Philharmonia Orchestra with soloist Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in this programme of works from Mahler. The music sounds better than ever thanks to the new remastering from original tapes in HD 192kHz/24-bit done for Warner’s upcoming Furtwängler box!
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Mahler: Symphony No.1 In D Major; Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (1989/2017))
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:06:27 minutes | 1,27 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
„Here’s a delightful coupling: Mahler’s First Symphony and the song cycle that donated many of its themes to the larger work. Best of all, both performances are superb. Rafael Kubelik is the dark horse among Mahler conductors. His interpretations are always fresh, unforced, and seemingly without exaggeration. However, he knows how to build a climax, and his generally swift tempos never permit a minute’s boredom. There are many moments to cherish in his performance of the symphony, not least the delicious woodwind playing and the tangy trumpets in the third movement’s Fiddler on the Roof music. Reissued at midprice in excellently remastered sound–better than most new digitals in many respects–this is a performance that remains one of the best, and as a coupling it’s unbeatable.“ (David Hurwitz)
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Schubert: Winterreise (1985/2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:11:40 minutes | 2,65 GB | Genre: Classical
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“Few singers had such an intense relationship with a piece of music, both in the concert-hall and on record, as the German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau had with Schubert’s song-cycle Winterreise […] when this new reading is compared with that of 1963, Fischer-Dieskau’s voice sounds more natural, eagerly expressive, more resonant and Gerald Moore’s pianism more eloquent in the earlier version.”
– Gramophone UK
Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau – Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen; 4 Rückert-Lieder; Kindertotenlieder (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 59:21 minutes | 2,20 GB | Genre: Classical
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2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whom Leonard Bernstein once called “the most significant singer of the 20th century”. He excelled in all areas of the classical repertoire; and yet it is above all the Lied with which he set standards and will remain unforgotten.
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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Otto Klemperer – Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem (1961/2012)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:08:57 minutes | 1,35 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Erato – Warner Classics
Otto Klemperer was one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century and built a renowned reputation for his monumental performances. Leading the Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Klemperer delivers one of the greatest recordings of Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem. At the height of their powers, the ensemble was able to combine the rugged spirituality and lyrical aspects of this score. Soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau were in peak form adding stunning solo contributions. This audiophile download is essential for any music lover’s collection.
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