This page lists all recordings of Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24 (Death and Transfiguration), by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) on CD, SACD, DVD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra & Tod und Verklärung
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| |  | Fritz Reiner: The Decca Orchestral Recordings
plus: DVOŘÁK: Five Slavonic Dances
Renowned for the precision of his execution, it was said that Reiner could ‘stand before an orchestra he has never seen before and conduct a new piece at first sight without verbal explanation, by means of manual technique alone’ (he later taught at the Curtis Institute, where he unsuccessful attempted to moderate the young Leonard Bernstein). His temper was equally legendary (he was once described as ‘A despot with a baton’), but his performances, perhaps because of his uncannily tiny beat, were models of clarity and precision, never losing sight of the longer line, and always renowned for their glittering vitality. The recordings here are the sum of his orchestral recordings made for the Decca Record Company. His Strauss is searing, and the thrill of the Brahms and Dvorak Dances has perhaps never been equaled – helped immeasurably, of course, by Decca’s state-of-the-art recording. “Inexplicably divided into two short discs (previously one long one), these are ideally stylish and warm-hearted performances. The Strauss tone poems are highly charismatic.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2013 **** “These are brilliant performances with every member of this great orchestra on his toes, and the 1961 recording wears remarkably well” Gramophone Magazine (Brahms, Dvorak) “I was bowled over by the splendour of the performances and gratified by the warmth and clarity of the recording … There is splendid ambience and range, a good stereo spread, clean definition and body. Both performances are immediately gripping: they are obviously of great distinction and I would go even further and say that they are inspired. Reiner was a Strauss conductor of quite exceptional insight and sympathy : his Tod und Verklärung seems to me the finest in the catalogue without exception and Till Eulenspiegel is certainly the equal of the finest both in terms of characterisation, orchestral playing and recording.” Gramophone Magazine (Strauss) |
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| |  | Strauss: Tone Poems
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| |  | Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
‘He seemed to have the knack of delving deep into the psychology of individual members of the orchestra, and of extracting from them playing of an almost transcendental nature.’ Misha Donat 1969 Turin recording.
PICTURE FORMAT: 4:3
LENGTH: 77 Mins
SOUND: LPCM MONO
SUBTITLES: N/A
“Celibidache makes the most of Prokofiev's balletic moments, and has a keen sense of pacing and balance in Strauss. The sound could be more opulent, both from the orchestra, and as recorded.” BBC Music Magazine, September 2007 *** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Edition Staatskapelle Dresden - Volume 17
This sensational disc contains Sinopoli’s last commercial recording “These performances, captured shortly before Sinopoli's untimely death, make a fine memento of his art…these highly individual interpretations won't be to all tastes, but especially in the Mahler Sinopoli's quirks never turn into annoying mannerisms, and the superiority of the orchestral execution goes a long way toward selling the concept. Yes, he takes some big risks, but here at least they pay off.” Classics Today | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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“In this famous 1967 performance of the Symphony the sound is superb, the playing magnificent. Klemperer lets Mahler’s score tell its own story and one cannot listen without remembering that he knew and worked with the composer.” Gramophone Magazine | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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“a major Wagnerian” Financial Times “It's a long time since we’ve had such a richly-gilded sound in this repertoire, darker colours in the lower register moving seamlessly to luminous tone above the stave… The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under Runnicles sounds equally glorious, in warmly lit and irreproachably balanced sound that lends a striking realism to the individual colours of the woodwind solos...” BBC Music Magazine, October 2006 ***** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Strauss & Hindemith: Orchestral Works
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