Kletzki,Paul / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Schumann The Four Symphonies CD

The first complete Schumann symphony cycle on disc, this set was recorded in Tel Aviv in 1956 by one of the most highly respected conductors of the post-war period. Paul Kletzki (1900-1973) brings out the fundamental strangeness and feverish excitement of Schumann's orchestral writing. His readings of these iconic works are key to understanding the path they have travelled towards the recognition they enjoy today.

1. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": I. Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace - Animato 2. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": II. Larghetto 3. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Molto Pi? - Trio L - Trio II - Coda 4. Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38 "Spring": IV. Allegro Animato E Grazioso - Poco a Poco Accelerando 5. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: Sostenuto Assai - Allegro Ma Non Troppo 6. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: II. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace - Trios I ; II 7. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: III. Adagio Espressivo 8. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61: IV. Allegro Molto Vivace 9. Manfred, Op. 115: Overture 10. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": I. Lebhaft 11. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": II. Scherzo - Sehr M?ssig 12. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": III. Nicht Schnell 13. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": IV. Feierlich - Die Halber Wie Vorher Die Viertel 14. Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": V. Lebhaft - Schneller 15. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: I. Ziemlich Langsam - Lebhaft 16. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam 17. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. Lebhaft - Etwas Zur?ckhaltend 18. Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: IV. Lebhaft - Schneller - Presto 19. Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52: I. Overture 20. Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52: II. Scherzo 21. Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52: III. Finale