Ferenc Fricsay - Complete Dg Recordings Vol.1

Deutsche Grammophon unites all of its Fricsay recordings into 2 volumes, of which this is the first. FERENC FRICSAY – Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon Vol. 1 presents Fricsay’s orchestral output in its entirety, covering symphonies, concertos, waltzes, overtures, ballets etc. (a second box set covering sacred and choral works as well as Fricsay’s opera recordings is being planned for 2015). CONTAINING: Fricsay’s Beethoven, consisting of Symphonies nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 & 9. The famed Fricsay Mozart: Symphonies 29 (twice), 35, 39, 40, 41 (twice), as well as legendary concerto recordings with Clara Haskil. His definitive Bartók and Kodály interpretations, still considered the reference recordings of these composers’ works. Tchaikovsky: Symphonies nos. 4 – 6 Two sets of Strauss waltzes (mono and stereo). Famous recordings of great modernists like Blacher, Egk, Glière, Hindemith, Honegger, Martin restored to the catalogue. And many more! An 80-page booklet featuring a newly commissioned text by Fricsay aficionado Tully Potter. Several rare photographs.

Price: $179.98