The Artistry of Günter Wand – Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D, “Haffner”, K. 385; Symphony No. 38 in D, “Prague”, K. 504; Schoenberg: Five Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 16; Webern: Cantata No. 1, Op. 29 (Anna Westhoff, soprano; Gürzenich Chorus) – Gürzenich Symphony Orchestra of Cologne; Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks Concerto in E-flat for Chamber Orchestra – Members of the Lamoureux Concerts Orchestra – Günter Wand, conductor

KHCD-2011-095-2CD (STEREO) – The Artistry of Günter Wand – Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D, “Haffner”, K. 385; Symphony No. 38 in D, “Prague”, K. 504; Schoenberg: Five Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 16; Webern: Cantata No. 1, Op. 29 (Anna Westhoff, soprano; Gürzenich Chorus) – Gürzenich Symphony Orchestra of Cologne; Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks Concerto in E-flat for Chamber Orchestra – Members of  the Lamoureux Concerts Orchestra –  Günter Wand, conductor – A collection of  long out of print Nonesuch LPs, licensed by Club Français Du Disque, with whom Wand had a long and fruitful collaboration. The Mozart performances are among the best to be heard, truly historic readings worth preserving. The Schoenberg/Webern/Stravinsky disc is also a contender for best performances of these well-known, seminal 20th century masterpieces. Both discs were factory sealed; the Mozart a mid-run pressing from the late 60s, the 20th century pieces a later-press disc. Click here for an MP3 sample.

Thanks for checking in! More posts to come for December – Cheers – Curt Timmons

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