{"product_id":"reiner-chicago-symphony-orchestra","title":"FRITZ REINER \u0026 THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MILESTONES OF A LEGENDARY CONDUCTOR (10 CDS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/DESCRIPTION_WITH_WORLD_ae0b86f7-1cea-4dce-8313-b3dfb05a17d3_480x480.png?v=1578426679\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritz Reiner was internationally renowned as one of the outstanding conductors of his time. A time that not only celebrated him as \"the greatest conductor technician\", but also as a musician \"who knew everything\", as a member of the New York Philharmonic put it. After completing his studies in Budapest (where he had sat on the piano bench next to Bartók), he traveled via Dresden to the USA (Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York) and then on to Chicago, where he began collaborating with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1953 – the crowning glory of an already brilliant career. Under Reiner's baton the orchestra became the best orchestra in the world in the eyes of many. Stravinsky praised it as the \"most precise and flexible orchestra in the world and an effective antidote to the windmill school and gimmickry.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis documentation of original albums pays homage to this great \"conductor’s conductor\" and his orchestra. Choosing from the abundance of extraordinary and groundbreaking recordings presented quite a task – his Strauss recordings especially wrote recording history. Reiner had been in close contact with the composer during his Dresden years and received influential inspiration from him for his legendary conducting style. \"Reiner's rhythm, slight as it was, had infinite nuances. The tip of his baton gave everyone their impulses, holding the beat, forming phrases, anticipating any and all challenges. \"(H. C. Schonberg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReiner's reading of the works of Bartok are no less celebrated; the recording of the Concerto for Orchestra from 1955 remains a milestone of precision and strength to this day. The Tschaikowsky and Brahms concerts with Jascha Heifetz and Emil Gilels as well as Rachmaninow with Byron Janis are among Reiner’s other highlights in this boxset – shining brightly in terms of variety and quality among his outstanding discographic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/TRACK_LISTINGS_WITH_WORLD_1_40cc4ba1-380a-413c-b6cb-88055cb0e550_480x480.png?v=1578421871\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 1\u003cbr\u003e■ STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben (1954)\u003cbr\u003eRichard Strauss (1864 – 1949)\u003cbr\u003eEin Heldenleben, Op. 40\u003cbr\u003e1. The hero \/ Der Held 4‘16\u003cbr\u003e2. The hero’s adversaries \/ Des Helden\u003cbr\u003eWidersacher 3‘04\u003cbr\u003e3. The hero’s companion \/ Des Helden\u003cbr\u003eGefährtin 12‘00\u003cbr\u003e4. The hero’s battlefield \/ Des Helden\u003cbr\u003eWalstatt 8‘46\u003cbr\u003e5. The hero’s works of peace \/ Des\u003cbr\u003eHelden Friedenswerke 4‘41\u003cbr\u003e6. The hero’s retreat from the world and\u003cbr\u003efulfillment \/ 10‘51\u003cbr\u003eDes Helden Weltflucht und Vollendung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Weicher violin \/ Violine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra\u003cbr\u003e(1960)\u003cbr\u003eAlso sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30\u003cbr\u003e7. Introduction \/ Einleitung 1‘32\u003cbr\u003e8. Of the Backworldsmen \/ Von den\u003cbr\u003eHinterweltlern 3‘10\u003cbr\u003e9. Of the Great Longing \/ Von der großen\u003cbr\u003eSehnsucht 1‘45\u003cbr\u003e10. Of Joys and Passions \/ Von den\u003cbr\u003eFreuden und Leidenschaften 1‘50\u003cbr\u003e11. The Song of the Grave \/ Das Grablied\u003cbr\u003e2‘16\u003cbr\u003e12. Of Science \/ Von der Wissenschaft\u003cbr\u003e3‘58\u003cbr\u003e13. The Convalescent \/ Der Genesende\u003cbr\u003e5‘02\u003cbr\u003e14. The Dance Song \/ Das Tanzlied 7‘36\u003cbr\u003e15. Song of the Night Wanderer \/\u003cbr\u003eNachtwanderlied 4‘50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1954\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 75‘39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 2\u003cbr\u003e■ BRAHMS Violin Concerto (1959)\u003cbr\u003eJohannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)\u003cbr\u003eViolin Concerto in D Major Op. 77 \/\u003cbr\u003eD-Dur\u003cbr\u003e1. I. Allegro non troppo 18‘56\u003cbr\u003e2. II. Adagio 8‘16\u003cbr\u003e3. III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo\u003cbr\u003evivace 7‘21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJascha Heifetz violin \/ Violine\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ Bonus STRAUSS\u003cbr\u003eRichard Strauss (1864 – 1949)\u003cbr\u003e4. Don Juan Op. 20 15‘49\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1954\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 50‘23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 3\u003cbr\u003e■ TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1\u003cbr\u003e(1958)\u003cbr\u003ePeter I. Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)\u003cbr\u003ePiano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor\u003cbr\u003eOp. 23 \/ b-Moll\u003cbr\u003e1. I. Allegro non troppo e molto\u003cbr\u003emaestoso 20‘19\u003cbr\u003e2. II. Andantino semplice 7‘06\u003cbr\u003e3. III. Allegro con fuoco 6‘16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmil Gilels piano \/ Klavier\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e(1958)\u003cbr\u003eBéla Bartók (1881 – 1945)\u003cbr\u003eConcerto for Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e4. Introduzione: Andante non troppo .\u003cbr\u003eAllegro vivace 10‘00\u003cbr\u003e5. Giuoco delle Coppie: Allegretto\u003cbr\u003escherzando 6‘02\u003cbr\u003e6. Elegia: Andante, non troppo 7‘59\u003cbr\u003e7. Intermezzo interrotto: Allegretto 4‘16\u003cbr\u003e8. Finale: Pesante. Presto 9‘00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1955\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 70‘59\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 4\u003cbr\u003e■ BEETHOVEN Eroica (1955)\u003cbr\u003eLudwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)\u003cbr\u003eSymphony No. 3 in E Flat Major Op. 55\u003cbr\u003e“Eroica” \/ Es-Dur\u003cbr\u003e1. I. Allegro con brio 14‘12\u003cbr\u003e2. II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai 15‘03\u003cbr\u003e3. III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace. Trio 5‘12\u003cbr\u003e4. IV. Finale: Allegro molto. Poco\u003cbr\u003eandante. Presto 12‘09\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1955\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 46‘37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 5\u003cbr\u003e■ MUSSORGSKY \/ RAVEL\u003cbr\u003ePictures at an Exhibition (1959)\u003cbr\u003eModest Mussorgsky (1839 – 1881)\u003cbr\u003ePictures at an Exhibition \/\u003cbr\u003eBilder einer Ausstellung\u003cbr\u003e(orchstr. Maurice Ravel)\u003cbr\u003e1. Promenade 1‘48\u003cbr\u003e2. I. Gnomus 2‘34\u003cbr\u003e3. Promenade 1‘06\u003cbr\u003e4. II. Il vecchio castello 4‘27\u003cbr\u003e5. Promenade 0‘35\u003cbr\u003e6. III. Tuileries 0‘59\u003cbr\u003e7. IV. Bydlo 3‘26\u003cbr\u003e8. Promenade 0‘44\u003cbr\u003e9. V. Ballet des poussins 1‘12\u003cbr\u003edans leurs coques\u003cbr\u003e10. VI. Samuel Goldenberg 2‘13\u003cbr\u003eund „Schmuÿle“\u003cbr\u003e11. VII. Limoges. Le marché 1‘18\u003cbr\u003e12. VIII. Catacombae 1‘57\u003cbr\u003e(sepulcrum romanum)\u003cbr\u003e13. Cum mortuis in lingua 1‘59\u003cbr\u003emortua\u003cbr\u003e14. IX. La Cabane sur des 3‘29\u003cbr\u003epattes de poule (Baba-Yaga)\u003cbr\u003e15. X. La Grande Porte 5‘16\u003cbr\u003ede Kiev\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ TCHAIKOVSKY\u003cbr\u003eViolin Concerto (1958)\u003cbr\u003ePeter I. Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)\u003cbr\u003eConcerto for Violin and Orchestra\u003cbr\u003ein D major, Op. 35 \/ D-Dur\u003cbr\u003e16. I. Allegro moderato 15‘51\u003cbr\u003e17. II. Canzonetta. Andante 5‘31\u003cbr\u003e18. III. Finale: 8‘20\u003cbr\u003eAllegro vivacissimo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJascha Heifetz violin \/ Violine\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1957\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 62‘47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 6\u003cbr\u003e■ TCHAIKOVSKY \/ MENDELSSOHN \/\u003cbr\u003eLISZT \/ BRAHMS (1959)\u003cbr\u003ePeter I. Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)\u003cbr\u003e1. 1812 Overture Op. 49 12‘35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFelix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)\u003cbr\u003e2. Fingal’s Cave (Hebriden Overture)\u003cbr\u003e9‘33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranz Liszt (1811 – 1886)\u003cbr\u003e3. Mephisto Waltz No. 1 (The Dance in\u003cbr\u003ethe Village Inn) 11‘18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)\u003cbr\u003e4. Tragic Overture Op. 81 11‘52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ Bonus STRAVINSKY Igor Stravinsky\u003cbr\u003e(1882 – 1971)\u003cbr\u003eSong of the Nightingale \/ Lied der\u003cbr\u003eNachtigall\u003cbr\u003e(Symphonic Poem \/ Sinfonische\u003cbr\u003eDichtung)\u003cbr\u003e5. I. Introduction: Presto 2‘38\u003cbr\u003e6. II. Marche chinoise 3‘42\u003cbr\u003e7. III. Chant du rossignol 4‘06\u003cbr\u003e8. IV. Jeu du rossignol mécanique 0‘57\u003cbr\u003e9. V. Le Mécontentement de l’empereur\u003cbr\u003e1‘07\u003cbr\u003edevant le départ du vrai rossignol\u003cbr\u003e10. VI. La Chambre de malade de\u003cbr\u003el’empereur 3‘57\u003cbr\u003e11. VII. Le Retour du vrai rossignol venu\u003cbr\u003econtrarier la mort 2‘53\u003cbr\u003e12. VIII. Marche funèbre et finale 3‘00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1956\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 67‘40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 7\u003cbr\u003e■ MAHLER SYMPHONY No. 4 (1960)\u003cbr\u003eGustav Mahler (1860 – 1911)\u003cbr\u003eSymphony No. 4 in G Major \/ G-Dur\u003cbr\u003e1. I. Bedächtig. Nicht eilen 15‘56\u003cbr\u003e2. II. In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne\u003cbr\u003eHast 8‘54\u003cbr\u003e3. III. Ruhevoll 18‘59\u003cbr\u003e4. IV. Sehr behaglich 9‘38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLisa della Casa soprano \/ Sopran\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1958\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 53‘29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 8\u003cbr\u003e■ RIMSKY KORSAKOFF Sheherazade\u003cbr\u003e(1960)\u003cbr\u003eNikolaj Rimsky-Korsakoff (1844 – 1908)\u003cbr\u003eScheherazade Op. 35 Symphonique\u003cbr\u003eSuite after ”1001 Nights” \/\u003cbr\u003eSinfonische Suite nach „1001 Nacht”\u003cbr\u003e1. I. The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship \/ Das\u003cbr\u003eMeer und Sindbads Schiff 9‘06\u003cbr\u003e2. II. The Story of the Kalender Prince \/\u003cbr\u003e11‘35\u003cbr\u003eDie Geschichte vom Prinzen Kalender\u003cbr\u003e3. III. The Young Prince and the Young\u003cbr\u003ePrincess \/ 12‘02\u003cbr\u003eDer junge Prinz und die Prinzessin\u003cbr\u003e4. IV. Festival at Bagdad. The Sea. The\u003cbr\u003eShipreck on a Rocks 11‘42\u003cbr\u003esurmounted by a Bronze Warrior.\u003cbr\u003eConclusion \/\u003cbr\u003eFest in Bagdad – Das Meer – Das Schiff\u003cbr\u003ezerschellt an dem Felsen\u003cbr\u003emit dem bronzenen Reiter. Epilog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSidney Harth violin \/ Violine Chicago\u003cbr\u003eSymphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ Bonus PROKOFIEV\u003cbr\u003eSergej Prokofiev (1891 – 1953)\u003cbr\u003e5. I. The Birth of Kije \/ Kijés Geburt 4‘11\u003cbr\u003e6. II. Romance \/ Romanze 4‘26\u003cbr\u003e7. III. The Wedding of Kije \/ Kijés\u003cbr\u003eHochzeit 2‘43\u003cbr\u003e8. IV. Troika 2‘39\u003cbr\u003e9. V. The Burial of Kije \/ Kijés\u003cbr\u003eBeerdigung 6‘06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1957\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 64‘32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 9\u003cbr\u003e■ ROSSINI Overtures (1959)\u003cbr\u003eGioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868)\u003cbr\u003eOvertures \/ Ouvertüren\u003cbr\u003e1. Guillaume Tell 11‘59\u003cbr\u003e2. La scala di seta 6‘28\u003cbr\u003e3. Il signor Bruschino 4‘33\u003cbr\u003e4. Il barbiere di Siviglia 7‘05\u003cbr\u003e5. La gazza ladra 9‘16\u003cbr\u003e6. La Cenerentola 7‘23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMihaly Virizlay cello \/ Cello Chicago\u003cbr\u003eSymphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ Bonus MOZART\u003cbr\u003eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)\u003cbr\u003eSymphony No. 36 in C Major K. 425\u003cbr\u003e“Linz” \/ C-Dur\u003cbr\u003e7. I. Adagio. Allegro spirituoso 7‘56\u003cbr\u003e8. II. Andante 6‘49\u003cbr\u003e9. III. Menuetto 3‘35\u003cbr\u003e10. IV. Presto 4‘34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003econductor \/ Dirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1954\u003cbr\u003eTotal Time 69‘40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD 10\u003cbr\u003e■ STRAUSS Waltzes (1961)\u003cbr\u003eJohann Strauß (1825 – 1899)\u003cbr\u003e1. Vienna Blood, Op. 354 \/ Wiener Blut\u003cbr\u003e8‘57\u003cbr\u003e2. Artist’s Life, Op. 316 \/ Künstlerleben\u003cbr\u003e6‘52\u003cbr\u003eJosef Strauß (1827 – 1870)\u003cbr\u003e3. My Life is Laugh and Laughter \/ 6‘40\u003cbr\u003eMein Lebenslauf ist Lieb und Lust\u003cbr\u003eJohann Strauß (1825 – 1899)\u003cbr\u003e4. Roses from the South, Op. 388 \/ Rosen\u003cbr\u003eaus dem Süden 8‘41\u003cbr\u003e5. Treasure Waltz, Op. 418 \/\u003cbr\u003eSchatz-Walzer 8‘07\u003cbr\u003e6. Thunder and Lightning Polka, Op. 324 \/\u003cbr\u003e2‘57\u003cbr\u003eUnter Donner und Blitz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChicago Symphony Orchestra conductor \/\u003cbr\u003eDirigent Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003erecorded \/ aufgenommen 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ Bonus RACHMANINOFF\u003cbr\u003eSergei Rachmaninoff (1873 – 1943)\u003cbr\u003ePiano Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor,\u003cbr\u003eOp. 1 \/ fis-Moll\u003cbr\u003e7. I. Vivace 12‘13\u003cbr\u003e8. II. Andante 5‘41\u003cbr\u003e9. III. 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