I agree completely that Andre Previn's version is the template for tempos. I just listened to a 14-pus minute version of the last movement where the ending was at half tempo and it just didn't have the punch that this does. With a few exceptions I really dislike conductors radically changing tempos. I think they do it just to be different but the goal should be to draw out or enhance a particular passage.
@workerbeeforeternity - I agree. You also have critics for slamming certain conductors because they consider their tempos as safe. Sometimes it's okay but most times, it's not. I'm gonna upload a CSO recording today and show you what I mean. I'll upload Bernstein with the New York Phil and Solti with the Vienna Phil. let me know what you think.
Gonna play this on 2nd violin. Wish me luck haha
ElectricPyroclast 1 day ago
@ElectricPyroclast Good Luck!!
rldcad1 1 day ago
It's tough to hear, but I LOVE the low horn note at 7:25 (if I remember right it's a double-low E). One of the most fun things I've ever played.
kacc53 1 month ago
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obesejaguarmann 3 months ago
I agree completely that Andre Previn's version is the template for tempos. I just listened to a 14-pus minute version of the last movement where the ending was at half tempo and it just didn't have the punch that this does. With a few exceptions I really dislike conductors radically changing tempos. I think they do it just to be different but the goal should be to draw out or enhance a particular passage.
workerbeeforeternity 7 months ago
@workerbeeforeternity - I agree. You also have critics for slamming certain conductors because they consider their tempos as safe. Sometimes it's okay but most times, it's not. I'm gonna upload a CSO recording today and show you what I mean. I'll upload Bernstein with the New York Phil and Solti with the Vienna Phil. let me know what you think.
rldcad1 7 months ago