Moussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures At An Exhibition; Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta (1996)

Rafael Kubelik's brief association with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1950-1953) was marred by controversy over the conductor's daring programming decisions -- often too modern for the audience's liking -- and the disarray of an undisciplined ensemble unaccustomed to the mild, nurturing approach of its young leader. In spite of the public's dissent and the orchestra's morale problems, Kubelik's tenure in Chicago yielded some excellent recordings, which this Mercury Living Presence disc gives evidence. The performance of ... Read More

Rafael Kubelik's brief association with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1950-1953) was marred by controversy over the conductor's daring programming decisions -- often too modern for the audience's liking -- and the disarray of an undisciplined ensemble unaccustomed to the mild, nurturing approach of its young leader. In spite of the public's dissent and the orchestra's morale problems, Kubelik's tenure in Chicago yielded some excellent recordings, which this Mercury Living Presence disc gives evidence. The performance of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition is astonishingly brilliant and three-dimensional, from the opening "Promenade" to the staggering closing chords of "The Great Gate of Kiev." Sounds jump out of the speakers, sometimes suggesting that Mercury's microphone placement was perhaps too close to the orchestra; but this is a minor complaint since the overall results are exceptional. Bartók's Music for strings, percussion, and celesta provides a muted contrast to the Mussorgsky, yet shows... Read Less

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