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Title: Not what I expected for one of the "Greats"
Review: I am rather disheartened by this recording. I have not knowingly heard many of Toscanini's recordings, but I am well aware of all the hype that surrounds his legacy. I'm hoping this recording was made on an "off" day (actually, two off days) for Toscanini. The ensemble is rather raw and unpolished; individual techniques seem to be top-notch (with the exception of the principal bassoon and principal clarinet), but the ensemble as a whole is rather lacking in clarity and accuracy. Intonation seems to be an issue also--again, with the principal bassoon.Also, the style seems to be rather ambiguous. I don't get the full "programatic" effect that's present in the Beethoven's writing in the 6th symphony.
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