Carlo Maria Giulini- The Chicago Recordings [Box set]

Gustav Mahler (Composer), Hector Berlioz (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Anton Bruckner (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Igor Stravinsky (Composer), Carlo Maria Giulini (Conductor), Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
• Composer: Gustav Mahler, Hector Berlioz, Ludwig van Beethoven, Anton Bruckner, Johannes Brahms, et al.
• Audio CD (June 15, 2004)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B0001ZMBV0
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I. Langsam, Schleppend, Wie Ein Naturlaut

2. II. Kraftig Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell

3. III. Feierlich Und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen

4. IV. Sturmisch Bewegt

5. Combat And Tumult - Interview Of The Prince

See all 6 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Scherzo: Queen Mab, Or The Dream Fairy

2. Love Scene - Night - The Capulets' Garden

3. Romeo At The Tomb Of The Capulets - Invocation - Juliet's Reawakening - Frenzied Joy, Despair - Last Agonies And Death Of The Two Lovers

4. I. Poco Sostenuto - Vivace

5. II. Allegretto

See all 7 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. I. Felerlich, Misterioso

2. II. Scherzo (Bewegt, Lebhaft) - Trio (Schnell) - Scherzo (Da Capo)

3. III. Adagio (Langsam, Felerlich)

4. I. Allegro Non Troppo

Disc: 4

1. II. Andante Moderato

2. III. Allegro Giocoso

3. IV. Allegro Energico E Passionato

4. Introduction

5. Dance Of The Firebird

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great performances by one of the greatest conductors., June 30, 2004

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D. R. Schryer (Poquoson, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carlo Maria Giulini- The Chicago Recordings (Audio CD)

Although he never received the publicity accorded to some more famous conductors, Carlo Maria Giulini was equal to, or better than, all such "star" conductors. In fact, Giulini was quite simply one of the half dozen or so greatest conductors of the 20th century. Although Giulini recorded with many major orchestras, some of his finest recordings were made with the Chicago Symphany Orchestra. Several of his finest recordings are contained in this outstanding collection. If you are familiar with these recordings from LPs here's your chance to get them on CD. If you are not yet familiar with this outstanding conductor, this collection is an excellent introduction to some of his finest work.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks to EMI ; Thanks to Amazon., October 14, 2005

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This review is from: Carlo Maria Giulini- The Chicago Recordings (Audio CD)

Giulini is always among my favorite conductors and this set includes some of his great recordings with CSO(1969-1976,studio,stereo) that you can not find their another editions: Beethoven 7 and Bruckner 9 ( + Mahler 1, Brahms 4, Berlioz-Romeo&Juliet, Stravinsky-Petroushka&Firebird Suites.)
CSO on its top form under the baton of Giulini...Very well recorded sounds by EMI...Wonderfull edition(not cardboard!)...Incredible price for 4 CD... Highly,highly,highly recommended...

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid EMI Commemorative of Giulini and CSO, February 21, 2005

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John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carlo Maria Giulini- The Chicago Recordings (Audio CD)

During the period from 1969 to 1976, distinguished conductor Carlo Maria Giulini made magnificient recordings for both EMI and Deutsche Grammophon with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, while serving as the orchestra's Principal Guest Conductor. These recordings remain among the most celebrated classical music recordings ever made, most notably his Mahler symphony recordings. In honor of the retired conductor's 90th birthday, EMI has issued most of his finest Chicago Symphony Orchestra recordings; most notably a very intensely lyrical Mahler 1st Symphony that earned a 1971 Grammy Award for best orchestral recording and a fine Brahms 4th Symphony. Often underrated as among the 20th Century's greatest conductors, I am delighted that EMI has recognized Giulini's legacy by issuing this fine 4 CD set.