Bedrich Smetana - Ma Vlast (James Levine, Wiener Philharmoniker) (1987) {Deutsche Grammophon}
Bedrich Smetana - Ma Vlast (James Levine, Wiener Philharmoniker) (1987)
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | 3623 mb | MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 1876 mb
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon / 431 652 2
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | 3623 mb | MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 1876 mb
Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon / 431 652 2
James Levine's viennese recording of Smetana's famed masterpiece is one of the best performances of the work around today. With clear, full-bodied digital recording and ripe, rich and opulent playing from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, it presents a performance that is as comporable to Kubelik as any other. Despite Levine's roots in the theatre (Metropolitan Opera), he manages to grasp a clear sense of drama in the work, and while some might argue that he is mainly concerned with orchestral effect for its own sake, he certainly does not do this but presents every minute detail in this musical kaliedascopic picture.
The opening harp passage in "Vysherad" sets the tone of the cycle admirably, and in the ensuing moments, one can feel the scene springing forth to life. The various aspects associated with this castle and fortress are vividly brought out, with a sense of elegaic nostalgia at the close of the work. "Moldau (Vltava)" follows hot on the heels of the end of "Vysherad," and there is a sweeping magic in this movement than in any other. The streamlets flow freely into the river, and the scenes of hunting, wedding, nymphs and rapids are brought out admirably. The flutes are crisply articulated, and the warmth of the playing is particularly telling. Sarka, one of the least well-known in the cycle, is given a thrilling performance, and Levine's sense of drama surfaces here perfectly. However, the music takes a lyrical turn with From Bohemia's Woods and Fields. Here, Levine manages to observe every minute detail in presenting this music, and the sounds of nature are nicely evoked. There is also a sense of joy in the proceedings. In the last two movements, Levine is at his very best. Tension is just at the right level, and there is also room for hushed intensity in the softer passages. It also seems as if you are hearing the music with new ears.
Overall, if there was a digital Ma Vlast you would like to buy apart from Kubelik's, you can certainly feel just content with Levine's supertlative Viennese performance. If you're most interested in sound quality, then this might be the version to acquire. Certainly Deutsche Grammophon's sound engineers did a splendid job recording this performance.
Tracklist:
01. Vyšehrad 15:44
02. Vltava (The Moldau) 12:04
03. Šárka 09:33
04. Z českých luhů a hájů (From Bohemia's Woods and Fields) 12:15
05. Tábor 12:32
06. Blaník 14:16
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Bedřich Smetana / Má Vlast (James Levine, Wiener Philharmoniker)
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EAC extraction logfile from 11. September 2011, 19:54
Bedřich Smetana / Má Vlast (James Levine, Wiener Philharmoniker)
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Gap handling : Appended to previous track
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3 | 27:49.70 | 9:33.33 | 125245 | 168252
4 | 37:23.28 | 12:15.05 | 168253 | 223382
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Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884)
Má Vlast (My Fatherland), symphonic poems (6), JB 1:112
Wiener Philharmoniker - James Levine