The album Symphony No 1 Spring Symphony No 4 by Schumann, performed by The London Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Josef Krips, is a beautiful and powerful collection of classical music. The orchestra's performance is impeccable, with each musician contributing their own unique sound to create a cohesive and dynamic sound.
The first symphony, Spring Symphony No 1, is a vibrant and lively piece that captures the essence of springtime. The orchestra brings out the joyful and energetic spirit of the music, with crisp percussion and soaring strings. The fourth symphony is a more introspective and melancholy work, but the orchestra still manages to convey the emotional depth of the piece with great sensitivity and nuance.
Krips' conducting is masterful, guiding the orchestra through each piece with precision and passion. He brings out the best in each musician, allowing them to shine while still maintaining a cohesive sound.
1st Movement: Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace
4th Movement: Langsam - Lebhaft
2nd Movement: Romanze (Ziemlich Langsam)
1st Mov.: Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace
4th Movement: Allegro Animato E Grazioso
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Catalog Numbers
ST-4050, T/4050
S/4050, S-4050
T/4050, T-4050
R-00195, S/4050
Labels
World Record Club
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Formats
Vinyl
LP
Album
Club Edition
Stereo
Reissue
Mono
Companies
Role
Company
Recorded At
Kingsway Hall
Mastered At
Decca Studios
Credits
Role
Credit
Composed By
Schumann
Conductor
Josef Krips
Engineer
Gordon Parry
Mastered By
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Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra
Producer
Christopher Whelan
Notes
Recorded 15 and 19 October 1956 in Kingsway Hall, London
Australian WRC 1st pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. Mono and stereo versions have same number on back of sleeve (T/4050) - the mono version has "T-4050" on beige 'strobe' label, while the stereo has "ST-4050" on green 'strobe' label. The stereo version has a printed "stereo" rosette on the back, and the mono has a red sticker with "mono" placed over this (though these tend to drop off with age).
Flinders Lane Melbourne
177 Elizabeth St Sydney
Newspaper House, 93 Queen St Brisbane
62 Pulteney St Adelaide
Barnett's Buildings Council Ave Perth
Australian WRC 3rd pressing on green 'strobe' labels, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. Reissued in stereo only. The catalogue number on the sleeve has changed from "T/4050" to "S/4050", and on the labels from "ST-4050" to "S-4050", compared with the first pressing. The addresses have been updated:
299 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Stafford House, 23 Leigh St Adelaide
143 Barrack St Perth
Australian WRC [likely] 7th pressing, on blue 'herald' labels, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. "R-00195" on labels, "S/4050" on sleeve. No laminate strip down the back of the right side of the sleeve. 1971 address combination on back unchanged:
299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
365 Camberwell Road, Hartwell
177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
23 Leigh Street, Adelaide
Lwr. Ground Floor, 207 Murray Street, Perth
Australian WRC [likely] 6th pressing, on blue 'herald' labels, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. Not issued in other formats. "R-00195" on labels, "S/4050" on sleeve. Laminate strip present down the back of the right side of the sleeve. 1971 address combination on back unchanged:
About Schumann, The London Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Josef Krips
Born: 1810-06-08 (Zwickau, Kingdom of Saxony) At present Zwickau, Germany.
Died: 1856-07-29 (Bonn, Rhine Province, Prussia) At present Endenich, Bonn, Germany.
Robert Alexander Schumann was a German composer and influential music critic.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist.
Married to .
Symphony No 1 Spring Symphony No 4 is a must-listen for any classical music lover. The London Symphony Orchestra's performance is outstanding, and Krips' direction elevates the already breathtaking music to new heights.