If any proof is needed to show the extraordinary rapport Gustavo Dudamel has developed with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble he has led as music director since 2006, this box set provides ample evidence. Dudamel is a charismatic and energetic conductor, and the connection he makes with his musicians is almost always electric, yielding compelling results even when the interpretations may not fully convince. His live performances of Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9, Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2, and Carl ...
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If any proof is needed to show the extraordinary rapport Gustavo Dudamel has developed with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble he has led as music director since 2006, this box set provides ample evidence. Dudamel is a charismatic and energetic conductor, and the connection he makes with his musicians is almost always electric, yielding compelling results even when the interpretations may not fully convince. His live performances of Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9, Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2, and Carl Nielsen's Symphonies No. 4 and No. 5 impress with their power and coherence, and whether or not they become a listener's favorite performances seems to make little difference, because Dudamel's goal is not to be definitive, but to be exciting and interesting. His "in the moment" approach comes across best in live recordings, and these performances from 2008 to 2010 show much of the same spontaneity of his recordings with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, which he...
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
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Very good in very good packaging. 3 discs. Originally released: 2011. All 3 CDs, booklet and box case are in very good condition, shipped with a tracking number.