Muti: Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 & 5 (rec. 1985) - EMI 27 0449 1 (DDD, sealed)

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This handsome LP – a still-sealed copy – from EMI (27 0449 1, German Electrola pressing DMM · Direct Metal Mastering, label iteration unknown – presumably large dog semi-circle label, DDD stereo) features conductor Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra’s thrilling accounts of Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 1 in C Major Op. 21 and No. 5 in C minor Op. 67, both recorded at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, in October and November 1985.

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Of Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra’s complete EMI Beethoven cycle, The Gramophone wrote:

“… Magnificent in its blend of deliberation and energy … superb playing and a clear sense of discovery communicate themselves thrillingly to the listener.”

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And wrote the outstanding critic Michael Fine in his review for Fanfare:

“Muti's Beethoven Fifth is fleet, fluid, and transparent. He shows his usual attention to details, and offers many individual touches. I especially enjoyed the horn crescendo in bar 34 of the Allegro con brio. It's not indicated in my ancient Eulenberg score but makes perfect sense in its context. ...Muti achieves a clarity and rhythmic definition found only in the finest interpretations...The playing of the Philadelphia Orchestra is nothing short of spectacular. The fast string triplets from measure 132 in the final movement are not only accurate but beautifully played with full tone.

“Muti offers a particularly fine and individual performance of the First Symphony that reminds me of his superb yet underappreciated Mozart Symphony recordings on Philips. Here, unlike in the Fifth Symphony, the conductor emphasizes the singing line, wonderfully supported by the Philadelphians."

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This album was produced by James Mallinson and engineered by John Kurlander and John Newton.

Incidentally, the striking cover photo of Muti was taken by Christian Steiner, New York. There are superb liner notes in English and Italian (by Bernard Jacobson), as well as in German (by Arthur Scherle) and French (by Philippe Andriot).

CONDITION:

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The condition of the gatefold jacket is near-MINT. Really, there are no flaws to speak of and the jacket appears virtually as new – overall, an outstanding collector’s copy.

The condition of the LP itself is MINT. This is a still-sealed unplayed LP – the ideal collector’s copy.

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