CELIBIDACHE: Münchner Philharmoniker - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 [Import]

Peter Tchaikovsky (Composer), Sergiu Celibidache (Conductor), Münchner Philharmoniker (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Münchner Philharmoniker
• Conductor: Sergiu Celibidache
• Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (February 17, 1998)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000002RZJ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,799 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sym No.5 In e, Op.64: I. Andante-Allegro Con Anima

2. Sym No.5 In e, Op.64: II. Andante Cantabile, Con Alcuna Licenza

3. Sym No.5 In e, Op.64: III. Valse. Allegro Moderato

4. Sym No.5 In e, Op.64: IV. Finale. Andante Maestoso - Allegro Vivace

5. Applause

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Odd packaging but terrific music, March 25, 2002

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John L. Anderson (Lynchburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CELIBIDACHE: Münchner Philharmoniker - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 (Audio CD)

After the great man died in the mid 1990s, Celibidache's family decided to have EMI edit and publish recordings of live concerts with the Munich Philharmonic. The booklet rattles on more about this idiosyncratic conducter who abhorred the recording studio and preferred live music to the CD player (it's understandable but still a bit eccentric, admit it), BUT THIS IS MUSICIANSHIP AT ITS FINEST. Celibidache provides a totally fresh perspective on Tchaikovsky's Fifth, something I haven't heard since I first heard Lorin Maazel's version in the late 1970s. And the quality of the CD pressing is outstanding. Between Celibidache's love of the music, his control of his musicians and the care EMI put into making this and other recordings of his works, this is a must-have. Very highly recommended.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Moving, July 12, 2005

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Southern Man (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CELIBIDACHE: Münchner Philharmoniker - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 (Audio CD)

Maybe I'be been listening to too many recordings with period instruments lately, or too many twee esoteric chamber recordings. Whatever, this beautiful recording of Tchaikovsky's 5th by Celibidache and the Munich ensemble blew me away. I will definitely be seeking out more recordings with this conductor with whom I was previously unfamiliar. (He was not an advocate of recording and thought music should be listened to in live performances).

Fortunately his son has provided us the opportunity to hear these great recordings. The playing is very lush and the tempi, to these ears, sound precisely what one would imagine Tchaikovsky would have wanted. There is an intangible quality to recordings like this which somehow transcend the cumulative playing of notes and manage to carry the full emotional weight of the score. The playing in many of the passages here is of such aching beauty as to be almost unbearable. This recording is essential.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUSICAL GEM!, October 14, 2002

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Ryan P. Foran (Greenville, South Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CELIBIDACHE: Münchner Philharmoniker - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 (Audio CD)

Incredible! Behind these old restored recordings is musical guenius. If you are a Tchaikovsky fan ,like I am, these recordings (the last 3 symphonies) are a MUST. I can truly say these are the most powerful, emotionally charged, masterful, and beautiful recordings ever. Celibidache was one of the greatest interpreters of Tchaikovsky in the 20th century. Sadly he didn't record much. So much of his work goes unrecognized today. Buying these CD's is finding a hidden treasure chest. I have heard no other recordings that make this music come to life like these. Like I said the recordings are old and done in front of a live audience so the quality isn't the very best, but that doesn't stop Celibidache from blowing his audience away. Hint: Play these symphonies loudly. The music is simply Awe-inspiring. I would give it more that five stars if possible.