Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9

Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Eugen Jochum (Conductor), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
• Conductor: Eugen Jochum
• Composer: Franz [Vienna] Schubert
• Audio CD (March 8, 2005)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B0006ZFQOY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,806 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Must agree with other reviewers, September 9, 2006

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Timothy "Sutton" (Arkana, Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9 (Audio CD)

I am all for declaring your own tempo in music making, however I feel it is done here just to be different...not just to be musical.

I don't feel the essensce of the music is captured in these recordings - however not a total dissapointment.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Why not say it? Jochum is ho-hum, August 19, 2006

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Santa Fe Listener (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9 (Audio CD)

Anytime one gives Eugen Jochum a bad review, his (small) band of devotees lashes out, but it must be said that even for Jochum these are dull readings. The Schubert Fifth is in mono--not very good mono--and clumps along as if at a first rehearsal. It is without infectious joy or energy. You can find better performances by going to Tower Records and throwing a pebble at the Schubert section.

The Schubert Ninth is in good stereo and is decently palyed. I was almost wonder-struck at how slack and limp Jochum manages to be in the first movement. He could have left the hall and put his hat in a chair; the reading would have been more vigorous that way. the remaining movements aren't slow--at 50 Min. Jochum's timing is average--and there are moments of energy later on. However, nothing shows panache or vibrancy, so the only value I can see in this CD is for Jochum's fans, who no doubt will hate this review.