Furtwängler Symphony No.2

[Alan Howe]

Long may this champion of the almost forgotten be with us.

Hear! Hear!

[Febct]

Any opinions on the Furtwängler/VPO Second on Orfeo?

[Alan Howe]

Any opinions on the Furtwängler/VPO Second on Orfeo?

Depends whether you want modern sound...

If you're starting from scratch, I'd strongly advise searching out Barenboim which is as good as it gets - and is in superb sound.

[Febct]

Any opinions on the Furtwängler/VPO Second on Orfeo?

Depends whether you want modern sound...

If you're starting from scratch, I'd strongly advise searching out Barenboim which is as good as it gets - and is in superb sound.

Hardly starting from scratch.  I've lived with this recording and never have considered an alternative.  I simply was interested in other opinions.

[Alan Howe]

I simply was interested in other opinions.

Well, if sonics are important, then Barenboim. If not, the composer's own recording with the VPO would seem to be a good choice. It's just not for me in such a richly-textured symphony.

[Febct]

I simply was interested in other opinions.

Well, if sonics are important, then Barenboim. If not, the composer's own recording with the VPO would seem to be a good choice. It's just not for me in such a richly-textured symphony.

Yes, indeed.  That makes sense.  Thanks.