Wilhelm Furtwängler conducts the Symphonies of Robert Schumann
Legendary Recordings LR002
Robert Schumann - Symphony No. 4 in D minor Op. 120 (Revised 1851 version)
1. First Movement - Ziemlich langsam - Lebhaft 11:51
2. Second Movement - Romanze: Ziemlich langsam 05:20
3. Third Movement - Scherzo: Lebhaft 05:55
4. Fourth Movement - Langsam; Lebhaft 8:01
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Wilhelm Furtwängler
Studio Recording, Berlin, May 14, 1953
Restoration notes -
Widely considered to be the greatest recording of Schumann's 4th symphony ever made, it is quite fortunate then that the original audio was quite good to begin with. I focused on reducing the harsh edge on the violins, trying to make them sound more natural, and giving a more rounded sound to the orchestra. The result is fantastic.
Audio Restored and Remastered by Rudolf Ondrich, 12-13 October 2012.
