Wilhelm Furtwängler - In Memoriam

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Review by Jan Groothuis

In Memoriam by Wilhelm Furtwängler: A Timeless Dive into Classical Mastery If you’re the kind of person who loves classical music but doesn’t want to drown in pretentious jargon, let me break it down for you. In Memoriam, a stunning compilation from Wilhelm Furtwängler, feels like stepping into an old Viennese café where time slows down and every note carries weight. It’s not flashy or overproduced—it’s just pure, unfiltered genius straight outta Austria. Now, this album throws some serious heavy hitters at ya. Tracks like Symphonie Nr 4 D-Moll Op. 120 and Konzert Für Violine Und Orchester D-Dur Op. 61 stick with me long after the record stops spinning (okay fine, I streamed it). Let me tell ya why. The Symphonie Nr 4 is hauntingly beautiful—like that one friend who always seems deep in thought but never says much. The tension builds so subtly you barely notice until BAM, it hits you right in the feels. Furtwängler brings out all the drama without going overboard; it’s controlled chaos, if such a thing exists. You can almost picture him standing there, baton waving wildly, while the orchestra follows his lead like loyal soldiers marching into sonic battle. Then there’s the Konzert Für Violine, which is basically violin porn. No joke. Whoever plays the solo part nails it so hard I had to rewind three times just to make sure my ears weren’t lying. The interplay between the violinist and the orchestra creates this electric vibe—you know, the type that makes you sit up straighter even though you were slouching on your couch five minutes ago. It's elegant yet raw, like silk wrapped around steel. Furtwängler's direction here is what ties everything together. He doesn’t just conduct—he breathes life into these pieces as if they’re his own creations. And maybe that’s what makes this album unforgettable. Sure, other conductors have tackled these symphonies before, but none quite like Furtwängler. There’s something about how he lets the music breathe, giving each section room to shine without overshadowing the whole. Oh, fun fact: this release comes courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv. Fancy name aside, they’ve done a bang-up job preserving the sound quality, considering how ancient some of these recordings are. Kudos to them! Wrapping up, listening to In Memoriam feels like flipping through faded photographs of a bygone era. It reminds me of those moments when you catch yourself daydreaming about things you’ve never experienced firsthand—like horse-drawn carriages and ink-stained letters. But hey, isn’t that the magic of classical music? Just don’t ask me to pronounce “Furtwängler” correctly because we both know I’ll butcher it every single time. Unexpected remark: If albums could talk, this one would probably sip tea slowly and mutter something profound about existential dread.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Symphonie Nr 9 D-Moll (Originalfassung)
Konzert Fur Violine Und Orchester D-Dur Op. 61
Symphonie Nr 88 G-Dur
Symphonie Nr 39 ES-Dur KV 543
Ouverture Nr 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068
Symphonie Nr 7 C-Dur Op-Posth.
Symphonie Nr 4 D-Moll Op. 120

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Catalog Numbers

KL 27/32

Labels

Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv

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Formats

  • Vinyl
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Notes

28-page booklet

About Wilhelm Furtwängler

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German conductor and composer. Born January 25, 1886 in Berlin, German Empire. Died November 30, 1954 in Baden-Baden, Germany. Furtwängler is widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. He started as titular conductor of at the age of 26 from 1922 to 1945, and a second period after second world war since 1952 until he died in 1954. Also was Kapellmeister of from 1922 to 1928 and titular conductor of from 1927 to 1930. He died only three months after his legendary Beethoven performance at the on 22 August 1954 ().

Real Name

    • Gustav Heinrich Ernst Martin Wilhelm Furtwängler

Name Vars

  • Dr. Wilhelm Furtwängler
  • F. Furtwängler
  • Furtwaengler
  • Furtwangler
  • Furtwängler
  • Fürtwangler
  • Guglielmo Furtwangler
  • Guglielmo Furtwängler
  • M. Wilhelm Furtwangler
  • M° W. Furtwängler
  • W. Furtwangler
  • W. Furtwängler
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  • Wilh. Furtwängler
  • Wilhelm Furtwaengler
  • Wilhelm Furtwangler
  • Wilhelm Furtweangler
  • Wilhelm Furtwængler
  • Wilhelm Fürtwangler
  • В. Фуртвенглер
  • Вильгельм Фуртвенглер
  • Вильгельм Фуртвэнглер
  • Вильгельм Фюртвенглер
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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Wilhelm Furtwängler's album *In Memoriam* is like a treasure chest of classical masterpieces. It includes works from some of the biggest names in music history—Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach—all conducted by one of Austria's most celebrated maestros. What makes it stand out? The album even features Beethoven’s *Symphony No. 9 D-Moll* in its original version, offering listeners a rare glimpse into how this iconic piece might have sounded in its earliest form. Recorded under Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Literarisches Archiv, it’s a must-listen for anyone who loves the depth and drama of classical music.