I used to have Muti's recordings of Tchaikovsky's symphonies (and other works) on LPs decades ago, but I never pursued them on CD or streaming until one of your other videos highlighted the value of his interpretations. As you said here, I put them for the sheer joy of the performances. I was also lucky enough to hear him perform the Fifth live in Philadelphia (I went to Princeton for college, so Philly was a short train ride away; saw him multiple times as a result).
Yeah...I've thought of asking Dave to make a short video about great classical ringtones too. He has frequently mentioned that he has some good custom ones...would love to hear that list. Plus, he could probably get away with playing 4 or 5 second snigglets to demonstrate
Over many years I've collected various LP and CD recordings of this symphony. An early choice when much younger was a bargain price LP on the Fidelio label, a small north London UK concern offering Tchaikovsky symphonies played by the likes of the Danzig and Oslo orchestras back in those distant days of impecunious youth when a vinyl LP from them was 10/6d old money and more mainstream labels like Decca Ace of Clubs and EMI Concert Classics were around a £1 old money. I recall Muti and the Philharmonia playing this "live" at the Royal Festival Hall here in London UK. He has the chops for these large scale romantic scores, that's for sure. I especially like his "In the South" which can be found on TH-cam.
Hi, Dave. I’d like to ask something. Ricardo Muti is going to be conducting Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony next year at Carnegie Hall and I was thinking of going. Would you say it’s worth seeing or not? I’m asking because I value your opinion.
I can't and won't predict what will happen at a live concert. It could be great (his Philharmonia recording certainly is) and it could be dreadful. He's old and past his prime. So "you pays your money and you takes your chances."
Muti can still fire it up. He just did Tchaikovsky 4 for an outdoor farewell show here in Chicago a couple of summers ago and while it was not quite as red-hot as this recording, it was very powerful, a proper sendoff (it was his last official show as music director of the CSO). But he's been back a few times, with mixed results, so yeah, no guarantees :)
I used to have Muti's recordings of Tchaikovsky's symphonies (and other works) on LPs decades ago, but I never pursued them on CD or streaming until one of your other videos highlighted the value of his interpretations. As you said here, I put them for the sheer joy of the performances. I was also lucky enough to hear him perform the Fifth live in Philadelphia (I went to Princeton for college, so Philly was a short train ride away; saw him multiple times as a result).
I completely agree with you about Barenboim / Chicago. Truly breathtaking and very well recorded.
"Sharply etched" is a great phrase, Dave, and that certainly lends his performances the energetic quality that characterizes Muti at his best.
The opening to the finale is my ring tone.
You have one exciting ringtone
@@franzherzogvonreichstadt I must remember to silence my phone during orchestra rehearsals.
That might just get your attention... And everyone else's.
Hey, Dave. Here is a good idea for a video. Ring Tone worthy pieces.
Yeah...I've thought of asking Dave to make a short video about great classical ringtones too. He has frequently mentioned that he has some good custom ones...would love to hear that list. Plus, he could probably get away with playing 4 or 5 second snigglets to demonstrate
Over many years I've collected various LP and CD recordings of this symphony.
An early choice when much younger was a bargain price LP on the Fidelio label,
a small north London UK concern offering Tchaikovsky symphonies played by the
likes of the Danzig and Oslo orchestras back in those distant days of impecunious
youth when a vinyl LP from them was 10/6d old money and more mainstream
labels like Decca Ace of Clubs and EMI Concert Classics were around a £1 old
money. I recall Muti and the Philharmonia playing this "live" at the Royal Festival
Hall here in London UK. He has the chops for these large scale romantic scores,
that's for sure. I especially like his "In the South" which can be found on TH-cam.
I just bought the Stokowski one on Vanguard. Crazy finale.
I love Stoky's 4th. Everybody else sounds bland in comparison.
I agree that your recommendation is terrific, however, I'm always returning to my early 60s recording with Berlin and HVK. Why? Lothar Koch.
you really have a great vocabulary!
A rare commodity nowadays
@@Warp75 A perspicacious apperçu, one in consonance with my own observations. 😎
I have Muti's one with the Philly Orchestra/Seraphim. Thanks for your analysis.
Nr4 ?
Just FYI… to your listeners and you… the iTunes recording, which is a compilation, only has the first 5 min of the first movement of Symphony no. 4 😢
maybe its a glitch? apple music has the whole thing
Hi, Dave. I’d like to ask something. Ricardo Muti is going to be conducting Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony next year at Carnegie Hall and I was thinking of going. Would you say it’s worth seeing or not? I’m asking because I value your opinion.
I can't and won't predict what will happen at a live concert. It could be great (his Philharmonia recording certainly is) and it could be dreadful. He's old and past his prime. So "you pays your money and you takes your chances."
Muti can still fire it up. He just did Tchaikovsky 4 for an outdoor farewell show here in Chicago a couple of summers ago and while it was not quite as red-hot as this recording, it was very powerful, a proper sendoff (it was his last official show as music director of the CSO). But he's been back a few times, with mixed results, so yeah, no guarantees :)
@@DavesClassicalGuide Thank you, Dave. I appreciate your response. 👍🙂
@@lunaedward6630 Thank you for your response. 👍🙂
Thanks Dave. I have to get this one. BTW is your recommendation for the greatest single recording of Sibelius 4 still Segerstrom/Helsinki?
Yes.
@@DavesClassicalGuide I just heard about Segerstam's passing. I'll have to check out more of his recordings.
@@DavesClassicalGuide Dave, would you consider doing a video in memory of Leif Segerstam?
I can never understand the artwork for classical albums. That one looks like the old wallpaper in my kitchen in the 70's
You're right. But many a time it beats a bland picture of the artist, don't you think? 😅
Yes@@mancal5829
@mancal5829 that's why I've never been crazy about DG covers; 90 % of them just seem to be conductor and/or soloist underneath the big yellow logo.
It definitely says "late-'60s psychedelia, toned down for the '70s housewife." I guess Tchaikovsky would just be glad for the great performance.
I can't get the image out of my head now of that wallpaper cover with spaghetti sauce stains on it.
Did Tchai say that if you are not happy go out among pp and at least you can pretend?
Basically, yes.