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George Szell
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:52 pm
by allegroamabile
I am curious to read what users on the IMSLP forum think about this highly respected conductor. I personally think his integrity to the composer's intention and the virtuosity the Cleveland Orchestra reached under his direction is amazing and praiseworthy.
Re: George Szell
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:21 pm
by NLewis
It just happens that I was listening to his recording of the Brahms 3rd symphony from 1950 last night, and I recall liking almost even more than Frederick Stock's version. Sometimes I think that Szell has some balance problems and I'm not always a fan of his tempo choices. However, overall I was very impressed.
Re: George Szell
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:31 pm
by pocoallegro
Not a bad composer either - his Piano Quintet and Lyric Overture are a nice blend of Brahms, Strauss, Mahler, and even a little Debussy thrown in ... comes across sounding like Bax.
Re: George Szell
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:43 pm
by NLewis
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Liszt in the 20th century ----------------------------
Actually, I sort of like Bax.
Re: George Szell
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:38 pm
by allegroamabile
I also love watching him rehearse or give lessons on clips like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlyUti7BbCY
You can gain so much musical insight from the things he says.
Re: George Szell
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:19 am
by vinteuil
There's an interesting recording of Szell's last concert (Tokyo, 1970)—Berlios, Mozart, Sibelius, Weber. It's very good.