Sergei Koussevitzky - Live Recordings 1943-1948 Vol.1 (2007)

This is a fine memorial to the great Serge Koussevitzky with a series of live recordings that cover most of the ground for which he was famous for. A vital addition to the catalogue is this first recording of Stravinsky’s ‘Ode’ which is a unique occasion, thrillingly preserved for posterity."

"Koussevitzky conducts ‘Don Juan’ with suitable fire and passion The same goes for Bartok’s virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra which blazes along in terrific passion" "The programme concludes with a delightful ‘Oberon’ overture demonstrating Koussevitzky’s credentials in the romantic repertoire."

"The disc is excellently remastered so I won’t hesitate recommending it to any collector who does not have these essential recordings of this legend of the baton. The cover states this as Volume 1 so I am eagerly awaiting further recordings from this source. Gerald Fenech

Tracks:

Bela Bartók
Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123, Sz.116

Richard Strauss
Don Juan, Op. 20

Igor Stravinsky
Ode (Elegiacal Chant in three parts)

Carl Maria von Weber
Oberon Overture

Personnel:

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Serge Koussevitzky