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Title: Fine Hindemith from Sawallisch and the Philadelphians
Review: I'm not sure whether this is the best Hindemith recording I've heard, but it is certainly very impressive, starting with EMI's excellent recording. Sawallisch shows that he is a fine interpreter of Hindemith's scores, most notably in the Mathis der Maler, which is emotionally intense, gripping, and yet, not nearly as loud or bombastic as other accounts I've heard. The Philadelphia Orchestra truly shines in this recording, playing with as much warmth and technical skill as you'd expect from the likes of the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic or Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Anyone interested in a fine introduction to Hindemith's major orchestral works won't be disappointed with this recording.
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