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Strauss's early masterpiece forever solidified his reputation. While massive in scope, Zarathustra deploys the orchestra in a subtle and deft manner. This Lewis Layton/Richard Mohr recording from 1962 is a remake of Reiner's original 1954 performance, taking full advantage of the experience gained by the RCA recording team in the intervening years.
Recorded April 30 and May 1, 1962, at Orchestra Hall, Chicago.
Musicians:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner, conductor
Strauss's early masterpiece forever solidified his reputation. While massive in scope, Zarathustra deploys the orchestra in a subtle and deft manner. This Lewis Layton/Richard Mohr recording from 1962 is a remake of Reiner's original 1954 performance, taking full advantage of the experience gained by the RCA recording team in the intervening years.
Recorded April 30 and May 1, 1962, at Orchestra Hall, Chicago.
Musicians:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner, conductor