In Reply to: Beethoven Eroica fans, a question posted by jdaniel on October 27, 2006 at 08:34:57:
The stereo Walter CSO Eroica sounds tired, with a weak pulse.
His mono NYPO version is far preferable.Toscanini (1939 and 1953) left us great Eroica's, as did Furtwaengler/BPO (1943). Yes, I know about the sound.
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- Re: Beethoven Eroica fans, a question - Brian Cheney 09:11:45 10/27/06 (8)
- However, one thing about the Walter CSO Eroica is noteworthy... - C.B. 11:15:47 10/27/06 (3)
- Re: However, one thing about the Walter CSO Eroica is noteworthy... - Brian Cheney 11:27:59 10/27/06 (2)
- Re: However, one thing about the Walter CSO Eroica is noteworthy... - C.B. 12:00:09 10/27/06 (1)
- I think you're right... - M. Lucky 12:28:26 10/27/06 (0)
- So far as I know, none of the great Eroicas are in stereo. Szell's not bad, though, if you must have it. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:42:39 10/27/06 (3)
- I do have a great one, in stereo.... and you know it. - 2452345343534 puss 234232 09:55:43 10/27/06 (2)
- Meow. nt - markrohr 12:51:43 10/30/06 (0)
- But is it available on LP? nt - clarkjohnsen 09:59:52 10/27/06 (1)