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"This recording is really splendid. Martinon and the ORTF Orchestra are obviously a very successful combination; he gets superlative playing from them and he himself gives of his best." Gramophone Magazine
EMI MASTERS celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world's greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes, these classic recordings emerge with unparalleled immediacy. You will be left in no doubt that you are in the presence of legendary musicians and ageless interpretations.
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In A - 1. Poco Adagio Allegro Vivace
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In A - 2. Andantino
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In A - 3. Scherzo Vivace
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In A - 4. Finale: All Molto Presto
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #1 In E Flat, Op. 2 - 1. Adagio Allegro
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #1 In E Flat, Op. 2 - 2. Marche Scherzo
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #1 In E Flat, Op. 2 - 3. Adagio
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #1 In E Flat, Op. 2 - 4. Finale: Allegro Mae
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #2 In A Minor, Op. 55 - 1. Allegro Marcato
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #2 In A Minor, Op. 55 - 2. Adagio
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #2 In A Minor, Op. 55 - 3. Scherzo
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #2 In A Minor, Op. 55 - 4. Prestissimo
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In F, "Urbs Roma" - 1. Largo, Allegro
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In F, "Urbs Roma" - 2. Molto Vivace
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In F, "Urbs Roma" - 3. Moderato Assai Serioso
Saint-Saëns: Symphony In F, "Urbs Roma" - 4. Moderato Assai Serioso
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #3 In C Minor, Op. 78, "Organ" - 1. Adagio, Allegro Moderato, Poco Adgio
Saint-Saëns: Symphony #3 In C Minor, Op. 78, "Organ" - 2. Allegro Moderato, Presto, Maestoso, Più Allegro
December 2010
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“these are scintillating performances”
2011 edition
“Martinon directs splendid performances of the whole set, well prepared and lively...This is an enterprising reissue and is well worth seeking out.”
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