Berlin Po:Furtwangler - BACH / MOZART / SCHUBERT: Orchestral Works

Volume 1 of this new Naxos edition of Wilhelm Furtw?�ngler's pre-1940s recordings includes an account of J.S. Bach's third 'Brandenburg Concerto' that is lightyears away from the 'historically informed' norm of today, yet eloquent, deeply-felt and with a real sense of light and shade. The two Mozart opera overtures are typically dramatic and intense, while in the ever-popular 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' Furtw?�ngler caresses the melodies, allowing rhythms to stand proud and making effective use of dynamic contrasts. The Overture to Schubert's 'Rosamunde' is especially weighty in Furtw?�ngler's hands, while the B flat 'Entr'acte' is tender and warmly expressed, and the G major 'Ballet Music' puckish and witty.