Bruno Walter ajudou a definir entre os condutores a essência do estilo interpretativo. A sua leitura da sexta sinfonia de Beethoven é talvez a melhor alguma vez gravada, uma interpretação que soa como literatura ou poesia, mas de forma grandiosa e harmoniosa que se traduz numa gravação de referência musical e sonora.

TAS Super LP List - The Absolut Sound

• Edição Limitada
• 2LP 45rpm Vinil 200 Gramas Audiófilo
• Corte a partir das Master Tapes Originais Analógicas
• Prensagem na Quality Record Pressings QRP USA
• Acetatos processados por Gary Salstrom
• Masterizado por Ryan K. Smith na Sterling Sound
• Capa Gatefold Deluxe "tip-on"
• Fotos do Arquivo Sony Music

And here, once again, Analogue Productions has taken a classic and shaped it to make the premier reissue of this famed LP. Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound mastered this album from the original analog tapes. The cut lacquers were plated and pressed to 200-gram vinyl by Quality Record Pressings. The Stoughton Printing old-style tip-on gatefold jacket has been upgraded handsomely by a series of rarely-seen photos of Walter from the Sony Music Archives. Everything about this reissue radiates quality.

Written in 1808, Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F Major ("Pastoral"), Op. 68, is deemed one of the most influential by the famed composer. Unlike the vast majority of assumed names by which his works have become known, Beethoven directed from the very outset that his sixth symphony be titled "Pastoral Symphony," or a recollection of country life. It was a musical approach to the forces of nature that inspired Beethoven.

Walter's late life was marked by stereo recordings with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble of professional musicians assembled by Columbia Records for recordings.

Originally released in 1958, this recording still sounds fresh, with a broad soundstage, persuasive depth, and a remarkable sense of "air" and presence. Simply because of Walter's vibrant, fluid interpretation, taking into account both variable tempi and heightened accents, the result is one of the most passionate, awe-inspiring recorded versions of this symphony that's ever been recorded.

"One can debate at length which of the hundreds of recordings of this symphony is superior, but few would debate that this recording has been at the top of many lists of audiophile favorites for decades because of its superior interpretation and remarkable early stereo sound. ... Analogue Productions has thrown its hat in the (reissue) ring with this Harry Pearson Super Disc — one of the best recorded great interpretations of one of the greatest pieces of music that exists. While the top end sheen may be more subdued, the release surpasses the original in depth and width of soundstage and firmness of grip of the orchestra. Highest recommendation." — Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi+, Recording = 10/10; Music = 10/10

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastorale"

The Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Bruno Walter, condutor

Lista de Faixas:

1. I. Allegro ma non troppo (The awakening of joyful feelings upon arrival in the country)
2. II. Andante molto moto (The Brook)
3. III. Allegro (Village Festival)
4. IV. Allegro (The Storm)
5. V. Allegretto (Shepherd's Song)